The Economics of Crop Choice: Why Indian Farmers Strategically Prefer Rice and Wheat”
13 May 2025 | blogwebContext: In recent times Farmers continue to prefer rice and wheat as evident in the data from From 2015-16 to...
Agriculture
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Legalising MSP
29 January 2025 | blogwebContext: The debate around a legally binding Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops has gained momentum in recent years. Farmers...
Editorials
The Arctic Imperative: Cooperation, Challenges, and India’s Role
12 December 2024 | blogwebThe Arctic Imperative. Why the Arctic Matters. The Arctic, a snowy and icy region at the top of the world,...
Editorials
Trapped in the Haze: The Farmers’ Stubble Burning Dilemma in India
08 November 2024 | blogwebThis essay, based on the investigative-journalistic article “Caught in the Farm Crossfire” by Nikhil M. Babu in The Hindu (November...
Editorials
India’s Fight Against Food Waste: Strategies, Challenges, and the Path Forward
30 September 2024 | blogwebThis essay critically examines the article “Food That Doesn’t Feed” by Ashok Gulati and Raya Das, published in The Indian...
Geography
Precision Farming
18 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Central government is considering allocating ₹6,000 crore to promote precision farming. More on News The Union Ministry...
Editorials
Challenges and Prospects of Precision Farming in India
17 September 2024 | blogwebInspired by Harikishan Sharma’s “E. Explained” article in The Indian Express (September 17, 2024) titled “Centre to Invest Rs 6,000...
Current Affairs
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
11 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A comprehensive global research review, co-authored by University of Minnesota professors and over 20 international experts, has been published...
Current Affairs
Transitioning from Paddy to Sustainable Crops
03 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Centre and the Punjab government deserve praise for launching a new initiative aimed at diversifying agriculture and assisting...
Current Affairs
Drone Application in Agriculture
02 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Farmers in Punjab have begun using drones to spray pesticides on crops like maize and moong. Under the...
Economy
Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices
24 August 2024 | blogwebIntroduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...
Current Affairs
Grain ATM
13 August 2024 | blogwebContext: The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Odisha have launched India’s first 24/7 grain dispensing machine, named...
Current Affairs
Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
13 August 2024 | blogwebContext: The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) to increase the yield and productivity of horticulture crops...
Current Affairs
New Irrigation Canal in Water-Starved Punjab
08 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Nearly seven decades after the construction of key irrigation canals like the Bhakra Main Line (BML), Sirhind Feeder, and...
Current Affairs
The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact Report
06 August 2024 | blogwebContext: “The Case for Investment in Nutritious Foods Value Chains: An Opportunity for Gender Impact” Report by Global Alliance for...
Current Affairs
32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists
05 August 2024 | blogwebContext: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at National Agricultural Science Centre...
Current Affairs
A Climate-Smart Joint Venture for Rice and Wheat
02 August 2024 | blogwebContext: RiceTec Inc. from Alvin, Texas, and Mahyco Pvt. Ltd from Jalna, Maharashtra, have partnered to create a joint venture...
Economy
Startup Ecosystem in the Agricultural Sector
01 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA & FW) is implementing the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under Rashtriya...
Current Affairs
Natural Farming
30 July 2024 | blogwebContext: In the 2024-25 Budget, the Finance Minister announced a plan to introduce one crore farmers to natural farming over...
Economy
Rise of Maize Production in India
20 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Maize production in India tripled from 11.5 million tonnes in 1999-2000 to over 35 million tonnes in 2023-24. Average...
Science and Technology
AI-Powered Pest Control Pilot Project
18 July 2024 | blogwebContext: 18 farmers were chosen for a groundbreaking pilot project by the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) under the...
