Opinion
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...
Importance of Self-Reliance in Fertilisers Amid Global Uncertainties
Rising geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz have...
Jayanti Special: Dr. B R Ambedkar, Constitution, Dalits and Panchayati Raj in India
The article examines Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s evolving views on village governance,...
Strengthening India’s Energy Security through Bioenergy in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty
India is strengthening energy security through bioenergy amid global geopolitical...
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...
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