Opinion

Natural farming needs scientific evaluation, implementation in phased manner

Natural farming needs scientific evaluation, implementation in phased manner

Small-scale initiatives should be undertaken to evaluate the outcomes of natural...

Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank

Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank

The inflation rate is already above the limit set by the Reserve Bank, while due...

Palm oil mission: Driving health and employment in rural India

Palm oil mission: Driving health and employment in rural India

Palm oil is also a highly productive crop, giving farmers a reliable source of income,...

Farmers Get Third of Veggies' Retail Price, Middlemen & Retailers Gain from Price Spikes

Farmers Get Third of Veggies' Retail Price, Middlemen & Retailers Gain from Price Spikes

Farmers receive approximately 33% of consumer price for tomatoes, 36% for onions...

The Potential of the Dairy Sector for Better Farming Income and Economic Empowerment of Women

The Potential of the Dairy Sector for Better Farming Income and Economic Empowerment of Women

From being a milk-deficient country 50 years ago to becoming the world's largest...

Next generation GM seed: Case for transformation of Indian cotton sector and textile economy

Next generation GM seed: Case for transformation of Indian cotton sector and textile economy

Cotton production in India has been slowly increasing from the 50-70s era where...

Budget 2024-25: No country for farmers

Budget 2024-25: No country for farmers

This piece is not about the various outlays and announcements of proposed new schemes...

Did we expect too much for agriculture in the budget?

Did we expect too much for agriculture in the budget?

Ms. Sitharaman did emphasise the importance of agriculture in the beginning of her...

Political Turmoil in Bangladesh Threatens Its Economic Gains

Political Turmoil in Bangladesh Threatens Its Economic Gains

The end of the 15-year old Government of Sheikh Hasina after months of relentless...

Leveraging Climate Solutions to Address India's Pressing Challenges

Leveraging Climate Solutions to Address India's Pressing Challenges

Implementing and promoting climate solutions through a combination of top-down and...

GM Crop Technology is Crucial for Climate Resilience and Sustainability in Indian Agriculture

GM Crop Technology is Crucial for Climate Resilience and Sustainability in Indian Agriculture

While conventional crop breeding is pivotal for developing improved crop varieties...

Announcements without money and policy changes, agriculture will not take a big leap?

Announcements without money and policy changes, agriculture will not take a big leap?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has placed agricultural productivity and resilience...

Why Should Bihar Get Special Category Status?

Why Should Bihar Get Special Category Status?

The Raghuram Rajan Committee, in its report on "Evolving A Composite Development...

Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives

Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives

The cultivation of the 4 Ms - Millets, Maize, Mustard and Moong - is crucial for...

Government and RBI Struggle to Tackle Persistent Food Inflation Despite High GDP Growth

Government and RBI Struggle to Tackle Persistent Food Inflation Despite High GDP Growth

The government's own statistics are exacerbating its problems. For instance, May's...

Process to Amrit kaal for Farmers should start with a dialogue on Food System Transformation

Process to Amrit kaal for Farmers should start with a dialogue on Food System Transformation

This article attempts to set the priorities in agriculture for Amrit kaal. ‘Amrit...

Uttarakhand Minister Dhan Singh Rawat Honors Winners in Four Categories at the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave

At the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave and NACOF Awards 2024, individuals and organisations excelling in the field of agriculture...

Rural Dialogue

Uttarakhand to become organic state in two years says, cooperative minister Dhan Singh Rawat

Rawat shared that interest-free loans of Rs 1 to Rs 5 lakh have been provided to 1.2 million farmers in Uttarakhand, and none of these...

Rural Dialogue

Fourth Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave 2024 begins, Experts Discuss ‘Building Institutions for Farmers’

The fourth Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave has commenced. On the occasion of Farmers' Day, the ongoing 'Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave...

Rural Dialogue

Fourth Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave 2024 to be Held Today, Experts to Discuss ‘Building Institutions for Farmers’

This year's theme for the event is ‘Building Institutions for Farmers’. The program will see participation from Uttarakhand's Cabinet...

Rural Dialogue

TAAS Awards 2024: Suresh Prabhu and Soumya Swaminathan Emphasise Farmer-Centric Approach

In his keynote address, Shri Suresh Prabhu emphasized the critical need for innovative and intensive research to ensure food, nutritional,...

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Weather Shocks and Global Supply Issues Push India’s Food Inflation to New Highs in Recent Years: Crisil Report

CRISIL Insight Highlights Need for Long-Term Solutions to Combat Food Price Volatility. Structural Reforms Necessary to Ensure Stability.

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