Agriculture

The Arctic Imperative: Cooperation, Challenges, and India’s Role

The Arctic Imperative: Cooperation, Challenges, and India’s Role

The Arctic Imperative. Why the Arctic Matters. The Arctic, a snowy and icy region at the top of the world,...

Trapped in the Haze: The Farmers’ Stubble Burning Dilemma in India

Trapped in the Haze: The Farmers’ Stubble Burning Dilemma in India

This essay, based on the investigative-journalistic article “Caught in the Farm Crossfire” by Nikhil M. Babu in The Hindu (November...

India’s Fight Against Food Waste: Strategies, Challenges, and the Path Forward

This essay critically examines the article “Food That Doesn’t Feed” by Ashok Gulati and Raya Das, published in The Indian...

Precision Farming

Context: The Central government is considering allocating ₹6,000 crore to promote precision farming.   More on News The Union Ministry...

Challenges and Prospects of Precision Farming in India

Challenges and Prospects of Precision Farming in India

Inspired by Harikishan Sharma’s “E. Explained” article in The Indian Express (September 17, 2024) titled “Centre to Invest Rs 6,000...

Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Context: A comprehensive global research review, co-authored by University of Minnesota professors and over 20 international experts, has been published...

Transitioning from Paddy to Sustainable Crops

Context: The Centre and the Punjab government deserve praise for launching a new initiative aimed at diversifying agriculture and assisting...

Drone Application in Agriculture 

Context:   Farmers in Punjab have begun using drones to spray pesticides on crops like maize and moong. Under the...

Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices

Introduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...

Grain ATM

Context: The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Odisha have launched India’s first 24/7 grain dispensing machine, named...

Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) to increase the yield and productivity of horticulture crops...

New Irrigation Canal in Water-Starved Punjab

Context: Nearly seven decades after the construction of key irrigation canals like the Bhakra Main Line (BML), Sirhind Feeder, and...

The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact Report

Context:  “The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact” Report by Global Alliance for...

32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

Context: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at National Agricultural Science Centre...

A Climate-Smart Joint Venture for Rice and Wheat

Context: RiceTec Inc. from Alvin, Texas, and Mahyco Pvt. Ltd from Jalna, Maharashtra, have partnered to create a joint venture...