Opinion
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...
The Year India Must Shift Farm Policies Focus from Consumers to Farmers
As India pushes toward its 2047 development goal, the gap between policy intent...
India’s Farm Paradox in 2025: Record Production but Farmer Incomes in Jeopardy
In 2025, prices for most crops remained below MSP, fertilizer shortages persisted,...
Can E-commerce Solve the Problem of Input Quality in Indian Agriculture?
Poor-quality seeds, fertilisers and pesticides continue to undermine Indian agriculture,...
Kisan Diwas 2025: India’s Small Farmers Are the Real Climate Warriors
Despite fragmented landholdings and growing climate uncertainties, smallholders...
Understanding the Significance of Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh and Kisan Diwas
Chaudhary Charan Singh’s farmer-centric policies, land reforms, and emphasis on...
Why Farmers Are Turning Against India’s Ethanol Expansion?
Once promoted as a major income booster for farmers, the ethanol policy now faces...
Farmer Income Trails Growth in Agricultural Output
The GDP and GVA data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on November...
India’s Horticulture Gains Mask Deep Structural Gaps That Keep Food Prices Volatile
The third advance estimates show the supply side is improving; the question now...
Multi-Layer Farming Drives Rural Economic Revival in North-East India
From pineapple groves to bamboo clusters, North-East India’s layered farms are reshaping...
“Farmer First” Centric Policy to Lead Trade Deals in Agriculture Sector
As trade talks with the U.S. intensify, India faces pressure to open its vast farm...
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