Zero-budget farming is yet to establish its economic viability
A recent study said organic farming in India faces huge challenges in terms of cost of certification, lengthy procedures, international validity, and more
Reforms that will increase farmers' incomes and generate rural employment are sorely needed
Meanwhile, the IMD discounted any fear of widespread drought in the country and said the situation would improve in the next few days.
There is no need for another panel on farm reforms
Indian agriculture can emerge as an example for the rest of the world that's looking for ecologically supportive practices to pull back our planet from the edge of the cliff
Farmers' producer organisations need incentives
Higher than permissible pesticide residues land Indian agriculture exports in trouble
Food processing minister says states with high demand, industry to get quick access to farm commodities
Against a broad requirement of over 60,000 FPOs, India has managed to create just around 5,000 of them in last more than 10 years
There have been a few moves to mitigate the issue, but it may take years to make a difference; there is no other way to move beyond policies born of a shortage mentality and come into the modern age
For the current year, MSP of paddy has been fixed at Rs 1,550 per quintal for common grade and Rs 1,590 per quintal for Grade A variety
Their plight has been exacerbated due to growing commercialisation of agriculture and failure of the market to evolve with changing times
The next revolution in Indian agriculture will have to be driven by institutional and governance reforms