Opinion

Agriculture is turning into a formal sector

Agriculture is turning into a formal sector

The agriculture sector of the country is going through a slow change. It is the...

Food system management through cooperatives

Food system management through cooperatives

The concept of Sahakar Grams is to shift the gravitational forces of agriculture...

FTAs, rural India and farmers

FTAs, rural India and farmers

Conventional economic theory may suggest that the liberalization of trade policies...

Food losses and wastage contribute to food insecurity

Food losses and wastage contribute to food insecurity

Despite high economic growth since the reforms of 1991, a large percentage of Indians...

G-20: Priorities for India in agriculture

G-20: Priorities for India in agriculture

The G-20 must keep in focus countries having large shares of the population dependent...

Marginalized Indian rural economy: Its challenges

Marginalized Indian rural economy: Its challenges

This marginalization of the rural economy is a result of the policymakers’ focus...

India needs a food systems approach — a unique one best suited to its requirements

India needs a food systems approach — a unique one best suited to its requirements

The conventional Western model of a ‘Food System’ relies on a Production-Processing-Value...

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...

SKUAST paving way for major transformation in agriculture in J&K

SKUAST paving way for major transformation in agriculture in J&K

According to Prof. Sharma, J&K is very conducive to diversification. It has such...

Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement

Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement

It is a very progressive step that through these new technology advances of genetic...

Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...

Know your onions: Cheers to govt, tears to farmers

Know your onions: Cheers to govt, tears to farmers

For the government and the consumers, it could be a win-win situation as both are...

Let's manage our potato and onion; we can do better than others in inflation control

Let's manage our potato and onion; we can do better than others in inflation control

In order to keep inflation under control, India must opt for supply augmentation...

Bridge skill gap to enhance career growth in tier-2 and -3 cities: Become a Digital Native

Bridge skill gap to enhance career growth in tier-2 and -3 cities: Become a Digital Native

The Digital Natives of India have the capability to reach the top ranks in industry...

Gandhi and Gram Swaraj: Theory and practice

Gandhi and Gram Swaraj: Theory and practice

It is appropriate to see where Gram Swaraj (GS) stands on the birthday of Gandhiji,...

How to increase the productivity and production of foodgrains

How to increase the productivity and production of foodgrains

India’s current population of 1.39bn is likely to reach 1.51bn by 2030. The country...

FSSAI Mandates Registration for Independent Milk Producers and Vendors, Orders Strict Enforcement Across States

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all independent milk producers and milk vendors to obtain mandatory...

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Supreme Court Restores Level Playing Field in Ethanol Procurement: ISMA

The Supreme Court of India has overturned a Karnataka High Court order granting preferential ethanol allocation to Vinp Distilleries...

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Women in Agri Sector Should Get Greater Role in Policy Formulation and Leadership Positions: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu urged greater participation of women in agricultural policymaking and leadership while inaugurating the Global...

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USTR Targets India and 15 Nations in New Section 301 Investigations Amid Trade Deal Uncertainty

The U.S. Trade Representative has launched Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 investigations into trade practices of 16 economies...

International

Addressing Double Taxation on Cooperative Dividends in Budget 2026-27

India’s cooperatives face double taxation on dividends paid to members, reducing returns and undermining cooperative principles. Budget...

Opinion

President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems Tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi on March...

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