Opinion

Hurdles for universal vaccination

Hurdles for universal vaccination

Will patent-free vaccines and medicines really become a reality? Or will poor countries...

Inflation squeezes the average Indian battling Covid-19 impact; looking through it not an option

Inflation squeezes the average Indian battling Covid-19 impact; looking through it not an option

The price rise is much more severe than its reflection in the headline numbers....

NO Certainty In Getting TRIPS Waiver Sought By India for Covid-19 Medicines

NO Certainty In Getting TRIPS Waiver Sought By India for Covid-19 Medicines

Covid-19 has triggered a huge demand for medical products which is unlikely to decline...

Govt should set up  “National Rural Prosperity Fund” for improving private capital formation and asset creation in rural areas

Govt should set up “National Rural Prosperity Fund” for improving private capital formation and asset creation in rural areas

The government has to put back agricultural growth on top of the development agenda....

MILK PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE ARE SYNONYMOUS IN INDIA

MILK PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE ARE SYNONYMOUS IN INDIA

The controversy across the media is between PETA and GCMMF. People for Ethical Treatment...

Wealthy nations call the shots at WTO

Wealthy nations call the shots at WTO

There is more than an evident correlation, and in fact causation, between the current...

Farmers reaping  losses in midst of runaway inflation

Farmers reaping losses in midst of runaway inflation

The story is two-fold: First the prices of farm produce are not increasing. On the...

Make MSP a legal guarantee

Make MSP a legal guarantee

It is important that the farmers get a remunerative price and a fair share for their...

Fifteenth Finance Commission recommendations on decentralisation are based on accountant approach and not on economist

Fifteenth Finance Commission recommendations on decentralisation are based on accountant approach and not on economist

From a decentralization point of view, fifteenth Finance Commission's recommendations...

WHY DO THE NEW FARM LAWS AGITATE FARMERS

WHY DO THE NEW FARM LAWS AGITATE FARMERS

It appears beyond anybody’s comprehension how the recently enacted three union farm...

Can WTO's first woman chief address inequities in global farm subsidies

Can WTO's first woman chief address inequities in global farm subsidies

The current WTO rules allow rich countries to liberally subsidise their big agri-businesses,...

The plight of women in Bundelkhand

The plight of women in Bundelkhand

In the Bundelkhand region, the status of women deserves a special look. Women are...

Why Denigrate Them as Subordinate or Lower Judiciary?

Recent landmark judgments show the exemplary role of district courts in dispensing...

Hand over agriculture marketing  to farm cooperatives and collectives

Hand over agriculture marketing to farm cooperatives and collectives

The government- or corporate-sector-driven institutional arrangements may not be...

Budget to promote agricultural diversification

Budget to promote agricultural diversification

The provisions in the proposed Budget are in continuation of the announcements made...

Australian Digitech Trade Mission Explores Collaboration Opportunities in India

The mission, facilitated by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), highlighted Australia's innovation and potential...

Agri Diplomacy

Hemant Soren's Return Confirmed in Jharkhand; INDIA Alliance Crosses Majority Mark

According to the Election Commission, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has won or is leading in 34 seats. Its allies, the Congress,...

ELECTIONS 2024

BJP Alliance Secures Over Three-Quarters of Seats in Maharashtra; Fadnavis May Return as CM

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is headed towards retaining power in Maharashtra with a massive majority. According to the latest data...

National

Rajasthan FPOs explore agro-processing & export Industries through NABARD initiative

More than 50 representatives from 12 Rajasthan-based FPOs participated in the program with well-known exporters based at Unjha in...

States

WAF appoints Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Carlos Magariños to its board

The World Agriculture Forum (WAF) announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders, namely, Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former...

International

Include Farmers’ Opinions in Formulating the National GM Policy: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh

Mohini Mohan Mishra, All-India General Secretary of BKS, stated, "In July, the Supreme Court directed the central government to develop...

National