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Media & farm sector

The article “The media and the farm sector” (Nov. 11) analysed well how the media lag behind in projecting an important livelihood issue. The main problem confronting agriculture is the lack of journalists who specialise in the field. AIR and Doordarshan did a much better job in spreading awareness on farm-related issues than the corporate media houses do today. It is the attitude towards agriculture that needs to change.

V. Rajagopal,

Tirupati

Loads of unnecessary news are telecast round the clock. There is also a rat race among different television news channels, bringing tremendous pressure on journalists to deliver. Mediapersons should be aware of their responsibility and inform and educate the common man.

Sonu Thakur,

Jalandhar

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