R. Heli

R. Hali was a former director of agriculture of the state of Kerala and the first Principal Information Officer of the Farm Information Bureau (FIB) of Kerala. He was a pioneer of farm journalism in Kerala.

After completing his studies at the agriculture university in Bangalore, Hali started his career as an agriculture officer with the Rubber Board in 1955, before moving to the Agriculture Department of Thiru-Kochi in 1956 and, in 1957, the State Agriculture Department of Kerala.

Hali was instrumental in starting agriculture-related articles in Malayalam daily newspapers. He was among the early authors of articles in Karshikarangam, the column dedicated to agriculture in Mathrubhumi. He was also involved in promoting programs on agriculture in radio and television, including Vayalum Veedum in Akashavani (All India Radio) and Noorumeniyude Koithukar and Nattinpuram in Doordarshan.

Even after retiring from his official role in the agriculture department Hali continued to be involved in the agriculture sector, writing extensively and communicating with the farming community. He also played the role of an advisor to State governments.