Dr D.N.Thakur


Opinion
Growth Potential for ‘Millet’ – a Boon for Health  

Growth Potential for ‘Millet’ – a Boon for Health  

In addition to its potential for increasing food security, millet has many other...

Opinion
From start-ups to exports — time to promote agritech start-ups

From start-ups to exports — time to promote agritech start-ups

Infrastructure, product-specific business groups and a business ecosystem are being...

Opinion
Food system management through cooperatives

Food system management through cooperatives

The concept of Sahakar Grams is to shift the gravitational forces of agriculture...

Opinion
Marginalized Indian rural economy: Its challenges

Marginalized Indian rural economy: Its challenges

This marginalization of the rural economy is a result of the policymakers’ focus...

Opinion
Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...

International
Wheat prices in the global market fall by 27 per cent from record high despite Ukraine crisis

Wheat prices in the global market fall by 27 per cent from record high despite Ukraine crisis

On Tuesday June 28, the wheat price was only $9.39 per bushel (approx. $313 per...

National
Wheat procurement stuck at 187 lt; May stocks at 5-year low in central pool

Wheat procurement stuck at 187 lt; May stocks at 5-year low in central pool

According to the information available on the CFPP, the wheat procurement in this...

Opinion
Wheat export: To do or not to do

Wheat export: To do or not to do

Even if the government has to show compassion, the policy must be to prioritize...

Opinion
Sanjeevani Budget for agriculture and cooperatives in Amrit Kaal

Sanjeevani Budget for agriculture and cooperatives in Amrit Kaal

This year’s Budget has planted the seeds of a shift in the approach at a fundamental...

Opinion
States should focus on agriculture followed by industrialization for sustainable, inclusive growth

States should focus on agriculture followed by industrialization for sustainable, inclusive growth

Growth in India may be categorized into several phases. Every phase has had its...

Opinion
Agriculture-centric policy needed for sustainable and inclusive growth

Agriculture-centric policy needed for sustainable and inclusive growth

Economists identified growth linkage and the multiplier effect of agriculture growth...

Opinion
In 2022 Inclusive agriculture is the right road map for development

In 2022 Inclusive agriculture is the right road map for development

The policymakers will have to get away from the use of words like “instant solution”...

Agritech
Hydroponics: A huge leap towards practical, economical and sustainable farming

Hydroponics: A huge leap towards practical, economical and sustainable farming

Hydroponics allows you to take a measured leap towards technically advanced, convenient,...

Opinion
Farmers’ movement: Need to broaden its scope by presenting a national platform

Farmers’ movement: Need to broaden its scope by presenting a national platform

Any social transformation requires socio-economic movements which lead to a change...

Agritech
Advancement in agriculture through AI

Advancement in agriculture through AI

Worldwide, agriculture is a $5-trillion industry, and now the industry is turning...

Opinion
Making technology relevant: Interventions for transforming Indian agriculture sector

Making technology relevant: Interventions for transforming Indian agriculture sector

Today, the adoption and use of technology throughout the agriculture supply chain...