Tag: Indian agriculture
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Green Revolution~I
The Green Revolution was indeed a package deal, a combination of radical changes in the political economy of Indian agriculture, with several path-breaking interventions. The technology of the Green Revolution involved bio-engineered seeds that worked in conjunction with chemical fertilizers and heavy irrigation to increase crop yields. It also produced significant social and political changes in Indian villages.
August 21, 2021 -
Indian agriculture: Maladies and remedies
ICRISAT, as per its mandate strives to be the change catalyst through a partnership approach to help rural communities develop their own solutions and engages
April 5, 2021 -
‘Watershed moment in history of Indian agriculture,’ says PM Modi; assures system of MSP will remain
'For decades, the Indian farmer was bound by various constraints and bullied by middlemen. The bills passed by Parliament liberate the farmers from such adversities,' PM said.
September 20, 2020 -
Women of the soil
Only a knowledge empowered woman can then demand ownership of lands and set right such circumstances as obtaining in Uttar Pradesh, where women own under 18 per cent of the agricultural land.
July 17, 2019 -
Temples can play role in tackling farm crisis
The sixteen most revered and rich temples have assets with annual donations running in billions of dollars which could be gainfully utilised to resolve the agrarian crisis
January 6, 2019 -
Astigmatism & Agriculture
Amongst the most disturbing divides in Indian agriculture are the sharply alienated perspectives of those who suffer a problem and those who drive solutions. At one end of the value chain are shrinking farm holdings and the shriveled, small and marginal farmer and at the other are the almost glamorous, technology-driven, artificial intelligence-guided food companies,...
November 3, 2018 -
The great Indian irrigation deceit
Bountiful rainfall or above normal rainfall is always a matter of euphoria for Indian agriculture. Because the expect on from such bountiful rainfall are larger net sown area, increased irrigation potential, higher crop productivity, bumper harvest, higher farmer income, lower inflation and a big boost to rural and national economy. But bountiful or above normal...
July 26, 2018 -
Food processing will be main industry in future: Arun Jaitley
The entire Indian agriculture value chain is set to change drastically and food processing is going to be one of the main industries of the country in the future, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday. “The farm to kitchen chain is going to change in India, like elsewhere, with increased agricultural production, better storage...
November 3, 2017 -
Impoverishment of agri sector, loan waiver triggered protests: Experts
The almost deliberate impoverishment of the agriculture sector by successive governments, which has translated into poor returns to farmers, and the recent loan waiver decision by Uttar Pradesh appear to have triggered massive protests in many states, including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Farmers are struggling hard to meet their input expenses due to a drop...
June 11, 2017