Opinion
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...
The Potential of the Dairy Sector for Better Farming Income and Economic Empowerment of Women
From being a milk-deficient country 50 years ago to becoming the world's largest...
Next generation GM seed: Case for transformation of Indian cotton sector and textile economy
Cotton production in India has been slowly increasing from the 50-70s era where...
Budget 2024-25: No country for farmers
This piece is not about the various outlays and announcements of proposed new schemes...
Did we expect too much for agriculture in the budget?
Ms. Sitharaman did emphasise the importance of agriculture in the beginning of her...
Political Turmoil in Bangladesh Threatens Its Economic Gains
The end of the 15-year old Government of Sheikh Hasina after months of relentless...
Leveraging Climate Solutions to Address India's Pressing Challenges
Implementing and promoting climate solutions through a combination of top-down and...
GM Crop Technology is Crucial for Climate Resilience and Sustainability in Indian Agriculture
While conventional crop breeding is pivotal for developing improved crop varieties...
Announcements without money and policy changes, agriculture will not take a big leap?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has placed agricultural productivity and resilience...
Why Should Bihar Get Special Category Status?
The Raghuram Rajan Committee, in its report on "Evolving A Composite Development...
Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives
The cultivation of the 4 Ms - Millets, Maize, Mustard and Moong - is crucial for...
Government and RBI Struggle to Tackle Persistent Food Inflation Despite High GDP Growth
The government's own statistics are exacerbating its problems. For instance, May's...
Process to Amrit kaal for Farmers should start with a dialogue on Food System Transformation
This article attempts to set the priorities in agriculture for Amrit kaal. ‘Amrit...
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