Opinion

India needs a food systems approach — a unique one best suited to its requirements

India needs a food systems approach — a unique one best suited to its requirements

The conventional Western model of a ‘Food System’ relies on a Production-Processing-Value...

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...

SKUAST paving way for major transformation in agriculture in J&K

SKUAST paving way for major transformation in agriculture in J&K

According to Prof. Sharma, J&K is very conducive to diversification. It has such...

Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement

Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement

It is a very progressive step that through these new technology advances of genetic...

Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...

Know your onions: Cheers to govt, tears to farmers

Know your onions: Cheers to govt, tears to farmers

For the government and the consumers, it could be a win-win situation as both are...

Let's manage our potato and onion; we can do better than others in inflation control

Let's manage our potato and onion; we can do better than others in inflation control

In order to keep inflation under control, India must opt for supply augmentation...

Bridge skill gap to enhance career growth in tier-2 and -3 cities: Become a Digital Native

Bridge skill gap to enhance career growth in tier-2 and -3 cities: Become a Digital Native

The Digital Natives of India have the capability to reach the top ranks in industry...

Gandhi and Gram Swaraj: Theory and practice

Gandhi and Gram Swaraj: Theory and practice

It is appropriate to see where Gram Swaraj (GS) stands on the birthday of Gandhiji,...

How to increase the productivity and production of foodgrains

How to increase the productivity and production of foodgrains

India’s current population of 1.39bn is likely to reach 1.51bn by 2030. The country...

Inflation could derail India consumption story

Inflation could derail India consumption story

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had to do some plain speaking to India Inc earlier...

NRLM has set an example in women empowerment and the mission has progressed well

NRLM has set an example in women empowerment and the mission has progressed well

The convergence of the NRLM with various programmes of the Central Government, the...

Access to safe drinking water is welcome, but sustainability is key to Har Ghar Jal

Access to safe drinking water is welcome, but sustainability is key to Har Ghar Jal

The Prime Minister announced that 52 per cent of rural households had access to...

MSP in India targeted using WTO’s deeply flawed methodology

MSP in India targeted using WTO’s deeply flawed methodology

The flaws are several. The first and the most significant flaw is that the quantum...

Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country

Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country

The foodgrain production in the country crossed 300mn tonnes last year. This shows...

Urban India aspires for 5G; Bharat connectivity on BSNL’s shoulders

Urban India aspires for 5G; Bharat connectivity on BSNL’s shoulders

It was a somewhat pleasant surprise when the Union Cabinet approved a bailout package...

US Unveils Major Farm Relief Package to Support Crop and Dairy Producers Amid Market Stress

The US government has announced a major farm relief initiative, including $12 billion in bridge payments for crop producers and a...

International

Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2026 season

The Union Cabinet has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season, setting it at ₹12,027 per quintal for...

National

Tractor Sales, Production Cross One Million in 11 Months, What’s Fueling the Booming Tractor Market?

India’s tractor industry crossed the one-million-unit mark in production and sales within just 11 months of 2025, a first in the country’s...

National

Government Initiates Search for Next NDDB Chief; Applications Open Till Dec 20

The central government has initiated the formal process to appoint a new Chairperson for the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB),...

National

India Needs a Unified Farm Policy and Research Focused on Small Farmers: Dr. R.S. Paroda

At the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave and Awards 2025, Dr. R.S. Paroda called for unified agricultural policies, incentives instead...

National

Haryana CM Releases Rs 116 Crore Compensation to 53,821 Farmers for Crop Loss Due to Floods

Over 5.29 lakh farmers registered 31 lakh acres of crop area on the compensation portal for Kharif 2025. After verification, 53,821...

States