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Rattan Lal: From childhood farmer to godfather of soil science

by Amrita Priya | Oct 22, 2024

(October 22, 2024) From the sun-drenched fields of pre-partition Punjab to the prestigious halls of academia in the United States, Rattan Lal’s journey depicts how Indian experiences can transform global challenges. Once a child farmer toiling on his...

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