Opinion
Addressing Double Taxation on Cooperative Dividends in Budget 2026-27
India’s cooperatives face double taxation on dividends paid to members, reducing...
India’s FTA Moment: Trading Rules in a World Without Rules
India has intensified its free trade agreement strategy, signing deals with the...
From Fields to Fuel: The Agricultural Side of India’s Bioenergy Push
India’s bioenergy transition is increasingly tied to agriculture as biofuel mandates...
Budget 2026-27 Keeps ‘Business as usual’ for farmers
While allocations rise for livestock and fisheries, stagnant farm budgets and reduced...
AI in the National Agricultural Research System: Planning for a Five-Year Vision for India
India’s agricultural research system needs a clear five-year roadmap to integrate...
Union Budget 2026–27: What It Signals For India’s Agricultural Trade
In an environment marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and...
What Did India Concede in Agriculture Under the India-US Trade Agreement?
The interim India–US trade agreement opens India’s market to select US farm products...
Agriculture in Budget 2026: A Forward-Looking Budget That Missed Some Opportunities
Overall, the budget is forward-looking, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and...
Agriculture at a Turning Point: Structural Shifts and Unfinished Reforms in Budget 2026-27
While the Budget 2027 framework is looking forward, several current developments...
India-EU FTA: Market Access to Premium European Products Poses Challenges for Indian Agriculture
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement promises economic gains but will significantly...
Code on Wages 2019: A Pathway to Inclusive Growth in Indian Agriculture
The Code on Wages, 2019 introduces a national wage floor that could significantly...
Genome Editing: How India’s scientists are opening a new chapter in crop improvement
Indian scientists are ushering in a new era of crop improvement with the development...
Precision Breeding: A Transformative Technology Poised to Redefine India’s Crop Improvement Future
Precision breeding through genome editing is transforming India’s crop improvement...
5 High-Growth Agribusiness Ideas for Rural Entrepreneurs Thriving in 2026
In 2026, agribusiness has emerged as a high-growth opportunity for rural entrepreneurs,...
Seed Bill 2025: A Historic Reset for India’s Seed Sector
The draft Seed Bill 2025 marks a historic overhaul of India’s seed laws after six...
Slow Growth in Agriculture Despite Higher Output Signals Stagnant Farm Incomes
Agricultural production in India has increased, but falling prices of farm produce...
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