As we discussed at our first pre-departure session, we hope to do an eight day China, eight day India trip this year (TENTATIVE).

To that end, checkout PBS’ recent segment on India, “The Dying Fields.”

I enjoyed it, very much. and learned a thing or two. Scroll down and click on Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and the final Interview, and then come back here and comment.

What did you learn that you did not know before?

Professor Carr March 13, 2008 addendum: A March 3, 2008 Wall Street Journal article on this topic, India Targets New Budget to Help Indebted Farmers.