MSP framework needs a revisit, in terms of freeing up prices of products as also major inputs.
2025 offers a golden opportunity politically for the Modi govt to overhaul the system.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan needs to fix the agri-tech system to ensure the least human manipulation
For the first time, agriculture was brought into the agreement in COP28. But India did not sign it, even when…
Agriculture is critical for India’s development as it still engages about 45.8% of working population (2022-23, PLFS data).
Unlocking the potential of high-value farming requires approaching it differently.
Todays’ agri-food policies are highly titled towards consumers at the cost of farmers.
The classic case is limiting the exports of basmati rice by setting a minimum export price (MEP) of $1,200/tonne. India…
This year’s theme of World Food Day is ‘Water is Life. Water is Food.’
The only way out to tame tur price inflation seems a million tonne of imports from African countries and Myanmar.
His contribution had a far-reaching impact. India experienced a wheat and rice revolution. This gave the country much-needed respite and…
Sowing deeper cooperation Premium Story
Against the backdrop of climate challenges, India and the US must make agriculture and food a core area for collaboration.
Reining in food inflation Premium Story
For the two areas of concern–cereals and milk–the policy measures are open-market sales from buffer stocks and reducing import duties.
PDS & climate-smart agriculture Premium Story
The obvious answer is to include more nutritious and climate-resilient crops such as millets and pulses in the PDS while…
Beating food inflation Premium Story
Reducing import duties for skimmed milk powder, wheat could help keep food inflation below 5% in FY24.
Calibrating inflation with growth Premium Story
Trade policy solutions, not monetary policy action, will tame food inflation
Raising farm income Premium Story
The goal of doubling farmers’ income can’t be seen in isolation from the need to promote sustainable and diversified agriculture
For higher growth, end revdi culture Premium Story
Rationalising food subsidies through Budget FY24 can free up resources that can be utilised in providing skilling to youth in…
