We have to modernise the sector, develop agricultural markets, promote exports of agricultural and processed commodities, consolidate small and marginal…
Recent state elections have made it very clear that the key agenda of the coming Lok Sabha elections will revolve…
Budget 2018: On expected lines, the Budget 2018-19 aimed at strengthening agriculture and rural economy. Agriculture deserves serious attention as…
Eastern India is waiting for Green Revolution to improve food security and reduce poverty. A large fraction of the population…
The NITI Aayog is currently preparing a new model contract farming law—the earlier one was recommended 14 years ago—to revamp…
Lack of preparedness on infrastructure front means the National Agriculture Market (NAM) could face hurdles similar to GST on revenue,…
It is a matter of serious concern that agricultural incomes are falling and there is a widespread farmers’ distress across…
While long-term solution will rely on increasing production, an outlay of a mere Rs 700 crore in the Union Budget…
Turning agriculture around should be the top priority of government in the new year.
The govt must push private sector participation in the pulse value-chain for better farm-gate prices
