Opinion
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...
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...
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