The agricultural sector has been a bright spot, consistently growing by 3.5% or more in recent years, even during the pandemic. However, it remains a less dynamic sector, with productivity levels far below those of developed nations. Despite its significance, with 45% of the population relying on ag...
In the highlands of Nagaland, where mist rises early and lingers over the hills, Ngon, a farmer from Noklak District, wakes before dawn. For generations, his family has farmed these lands, cultivating rice, maize, millets and vegetables by hand, relying on tools that had changed little in hundreds o...
The Status of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in BengalWest Bengal is a leading state in agriculture, horticulture, and fruit processing. The state is renowned for its exotic varieties of flowers, orchids, and cacti. It holds the title of the highest producer of vegetables in the country and is a lea...
Even the most ardent critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), must acknowledge the NDA Government’s propensity for launching bold and innovative schemes. Hence, it’s nosurprise that the Government of India (GOI) has recently initiated two groundbr...
The agriculture sector has become a cause for concern due to inadequate and uneven rainfall. While the agricultural sector has often exceeded expectations and played a pivotal role in safeguarding the economy, the current scenario poses significant challenges. Attaining a growth rate of four percent...
IntroductionOne of the most pressing global issues today is climate change, which has far-reaching implications for various industries, including agriculture. The impact of climate change on Indian agriculture poses a significant threat to food security and rural livelihoods, considering that agricu...
It should be noted that food price inflation has been a long-drawn-out problem globally. The ongoing war in Europe has intensified the matter. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, prices of many items had reached their all-time high points even before the ...
Climate change has been a major topic of discussion sincethe UN climate summit, COP26, was held at Glasgow, UK.Moreover, the erratic nature of monsoon in India this year hasadded fuel to it.The nature of the southwest monsoon this year was quiteirregular. Some parts of India witnessed heavy rainfall...
The three farm acts came in force in September, 2020 and was highly contested by a large section of Indian farmers. However, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India has recently announced to withdraw these acts very soon. Let us examine how these acts stand to legal scrutiny.The APMC Reforms Ac...
Different government agencies have procured 132.08 lakh MT of wheat in Punjab. It is beyond the target set by the Punjab government. The state targeted the procurement of 130 lakh MT of wheat. The mode of payment was direct payment to the farmers. It is known that more than nine lakh farmers i...
