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Power imbalances in food systems

Power imbalances in food systems

Unfortunately, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a greater...

The “slow magic” of agricultural research must accelerate

The “slow magic” of agricultural research must accelerate

The Prime Minister has envisioned making India a USD 5-trillion economy by 2024-25....

Elections of Kshetra Panchayat President  and  Zila  Panchayat  President in UP: A dangerous portent for rural self-governance

Elections of Kshetra Panchayat President and Zila Panchayat President in UP: A dangerous portent for rural self-governance

Although the elections are not being held on party symbols, there is the active...

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...

CBG Sector Gets Major Boost as MoPNG Revises Procurement Price to Rs 1478/MMBTU

This long-awaited revision addresses critical concerns about viability and cash flow, thereby improving investor confidence and operational...

Agribusiness

IIFT Goes Global with MoE Approval for Dubai Campus

IIFT’s foray into Dubai is expected to strengthen India-UAE educational ties and enhance the institute’s role as a hub for global...

International

IFFCO Joins Hand With FDRVC to Empower FPOs with Nano Fertilisers and Sustainable Agri-Inputs

As part of the collaboration, IFFCO will supply innovative Nano Fertilisers, Bio-stimulants, Specialty Fertilisers, and organic inputs...

Cooperatives

India’s Sugar Production Slumps 18% Amid Lower Recovery, Cane Shortage

The average sugar recovery rate fell from 10.10% to 9.30%, a decrease of 0.80 percentage points, further exacerbating the production...

National

Andhra Pradesh CM Launches World's First DIVA Marker Vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease

Developed indigenously by ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izzatnagar, and the National Research Centre on Equines...

National

India’s Wholesale Inflation Hits 13-Month Low, Retail Inflation Drops to 6-Year Low at 3.16% in April

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation stood at 0.85% year-on-year in April, down from 2.05% in March and 2.38% in February,...

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