Opinion
Finance Minister could not provide enough fuel to the 'first engine of growth'
While the increase in the KCC limit will benefit some farmers, it is also a fact...
Renewed Push to Include Madhya Pradesh in the Geographical Indication for Basmati Rice
Efforts to include Madhya Pradesh in the Geographical Indication (GI) area for Basmati...
Government ready to guarantee Pay Commission for babus, but not MSP for Kisans
Farmers in the country are demanding a legal guarantee from the central government...
FPOs: A Vital Institution for Indian Farmers
India's agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers (86%),...
Agri-Trade in Trump 2.0: India needs to get ready for a tough bargain with the US
India’s major exports to the US include prawn and marine products, rice, coffee,...
Climate Change and Evolving Role of Research Institutions
A synergy between basic plant sciences and cutting-edge technologies is needed for...
Local Institutions for Global Challenges
Farming faces several global challenges. Rather, the local challenges that farmers...
India Needs New Institutions to Boost Agriculture
Even though the country is a leading agricultural exporter, there is huge gap between...
Rebuilding and Reinventing Institutions for Farmers
Recognizing the significance of institution building for farmers, the latest issue...
India’s Food Security Needs Policy Consensus on Punjab
Inadequate capacity and increased rice procurement by consuming states has led to...
Redesigning Institutions for Betterment of Farmers
Institutions have escaped close scrutiny, largely on account of their past success....
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Architect of Liberal Economy, Made Significant Contributions for Farmers
Many opposition parties that once accused the government of implementing liberalisation...
Natural farming needs scientific evaluation, implementation in phased manner
Small-scale initiatives should be undertaken to evaluate the outcomes of natural...
Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank
The inflation rate is already above the limit set by the Reserve Bank, while due...
Palm oil mission: Driving health and employment in rural India
Palm oil is also a highly productive crop, giving farmers a reliable source of income,...
Farmers Get Third of Veggies' Retail Price, Middlemen & Retailers Gain from Price Spikes
Farmers receive approximately 33% of consumer price for tomatoes, 36% for onions...
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