Opinion
From Lab to Land: Why Are Krishi Vigyan Kendras Falling Short of Their Full Potential?
India's 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) have significantly improved farm productivity,...
Sustainable Palm Oil Production Key to India's Long-Term Edible Oil Security
India must improve domestic palm oil productivity rather than expand cultivation...
Gulf Crisis Exposes India’s Import Vulnerability, Its Time to Reduce Dependence on Fertilizer Imports
The Gulf conflict has disrupted global fertilizer and gas supplies, driving up prices...
Beyond the Rains: Why India's Next Farm Revolution Must Be Climate-Proof
India's next agricultural transformation must focus on climate resilience rather...
The Future of Agriculture: Human Expertise Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence can bridge India's agricultural knowledge gap by strengthening,...
Post-Harvest Losses and Poor Processing Access Continue to Hold Back India's Farm Economy
Despite being one of the world's largest food producers, India continues to lose...
Agriculture at a Crossroads: Weather, Costs and Policy Challenges
Weak monsoon prospects, rising input costs, fertilizer dependence and stagnant farm...
Import of Urea Gives Headache to Government
As war in West Asia disrupts fertilizer and LNG supplies, India’s dependence on...
Restoring India's Lands for a Sustainable Future: Science, Convergence and Collective Action
Dr M.L. Jat highlights how ICAR’s science-driven innovations and India’s integrated...
Farm Mechanisation: The Productivity Revolution Smallholder Farmers Cannot Afford to Miss
Farm mechanisation is transforming Indian agriculture, turning from a luxury into...
Seed Industry’s Agrobiodiversity Shift Signals a Long-Overdue Recognition of India’s ‘Green Gold’
The Federation of Seed Industry of India’s call to preserve agrobiodiversity marks...
A Rs 56,500 Crore Question: Why Is Fuel for Tractors Taxed Like Fuel for Luxury Cars?
Indian farmers owning tractors pay nearly Rs 56,500 crore annually in diesel taxes,...
Managing India’s Input-Intensive Agriculture Under the Disruptions of Supply Chain Caused by the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
India’s input-intensive agriculture faces major risks from the Strait of Hormuz...
KVKs: India’s Sleeping Giants of Agriculture
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), once key to farm innovation, are losing relevance...
India-New Zealand FTA: Why Official Claims Diverge Sharply in Domain of Agriculture and Dairy
The India–New Zealand FTA balances trade ambition with political caution, especially...
West Asia Conflict Puts India’s Farm Trade at Risk
The West Asia conflict threatens India’s agricultural trade by disrupting key export...
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