Supreme Court Urges Government to Diversify Agriculture
Court emphasizes the need for MSP for pulses and stakeholder meetings to boost pulse cultivation among farmers.
Maharashtra's Farm Loan Waiver: A Risky Proposition
Repeated agricultural loan waivers may appease voters, but threaten fiscal stability and credit discipline.
Leveraging Digital Infrastructure for Food and Fertiliser Subsidies
Government's initiative to use digital tools to enhance transparency and efficiency in targeting food and fertiliser subsidies across India
Empowering Farmers for Global Agri-Product Competitiveness
PM Modi emphasizes the need for export-oriented agriculture to enhance rural employment and economic growth through value addition.
Empowering Women Farmers for a Resilient Future
Explore how supporting women farmers can lead to climate resilience and improved nutrition in Indian agriculture.
Too Much Rice, Too Little Balance: India's Food Storage Problem
The hidden costs of buying too much grain: wasted money, depleted groundwater, and farmers stuck in the wrong crops
Emphasizing Sustainability in Coconut Cultivation
Prioritizing climate-resilient coconut varieties over just high-yield seedlings for sustainable farming on India's coasts.
AgriStack: Revolutionizing Agriculture in India
AgriStack aims to redefine farming benefits but hinges on accurate data. Can it truly empower tenants and farmers?
The Shift from Subsidies to Sustainability in Agriculture
Experts discuss India's agricultural strategy towards productivity and sustainability during the Business Standard Manthan summit.
A Call for National Debate on Direct Benefit Transfer in Fertilizers
Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes the need for a debate on DBT to enhance subsidy efficiency for farmers and curb diversion.
India's Alarming Role in Global Pesticide Toxicity
A recent study reveals India significantly contributes to global pesticide toxicity, raising concerns for biodiversity and human health.
Boosting Apple Yields: Innovative Rootstocks for Kashmir
New rootstock technologies aim to elevate apple productivity in Kashmir amidst rising costs and climate challenges.
Cotton Farmers Protest Against Goyal’s Import Remarks
Farmer organizations warn that U.S. cotton imports could devastate domestic prices and livelihoods; protests are planned across cotton-producing states.
Government Approves Wheat and Sugar Exports to Boost Farmers
Amid surplus stocks, the government permits wheat and sugar exports to stabilize markets and enhance farmer incomes without jeopardizing food security.
Ensuring Food Security Through Structural Reforms in Pulses
Assessing India's pulse demand and the need for agricultural reforms to support farmers and ensure food security.