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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...- Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
- Budget 2026: A make-or-break moment awaits India’s farm policyBudget 2026 could mark a turning point for India’s agriculture policy as the sector sits at the centre of unresolved India–US trade tension...
- Economic Survey 2026: Ethanol push risks squeezing pulses, oilseedsIndia's ethanol program has saved billions in foreign exchange. However, government policies favoring maize for ethanol are pushing farmers...
- There’s potential to double India’s crop yields even with existing technologies: Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary, DAREMangi Lal Jat focuses on the importance of science-driven agricultural policies to improve the lives of farmers and ensure sustainable live...
- India, the world’s largest producer of pulses, wants to stop imports by 2028. Here’s why it’s not workingWith pulses’ production falling and imports rising, is it possible for the government to reach the self-sufficiency goal in four years?
- Farmers protest: Is legal guarantee for MSP the best solution?Punjab farmers demand legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report, zero-budget n...
- MSP can only guarantee stable price not best rate, says Niti Aayog member Ramesh ChandSpeaking on the demand of farmer groups to make MSP a legal right, Chand noted that cultivators want it to get the best price for their pro...
- Changes suggested in MP’s MSP programme to promote pulses“Central and state governments need to revisit the MSP procurement policy in existence in the present form. More incentives need to be give...
- Farmers can soon sell their produce to any buyerFarmers will also have the option to sell their produce directly to farmer producer organisations (FPOs), big retailers, and cooperatives w...
- Record rice output to propel India’s foodgrain production to 281.37 million tonnes in 2018-19According to the second advance estimate, pulses production is likely to be 24.02 million tonnes, lower than the target of 25.95 million to...
- Replace costlier dals with soya products for protein: Agri-economist Ashok GulatiAmid skyrocketing pulses prices hurting common man's budget, agri-economist Ashok Gulati today suggested that consumers should replace cost...
- IARI needs one-time grant of Rs 500 crore to boost infrastructureIARI is plagued by poor infrastructure and needs at least Rs 500 crore one-time grant to strengthen the country's premier agri-research bod...
- PDS panel proposes DBT to farmers for freeing fertiliser pricesHe had also announced a massive computerisation in the PDS to improve efficiency in food delivery with the help of technology.
- Assocham suggests measures to boost agriculture growthIt has suggested the NDA government adopt an enabling policy environment, modern technology and boost supply-chain efficiency to address fo...
- Good monsoon may pave way for higher land useAs per the second advance estimate, rice production fell to 101.80 million tonne in 2012 compared to 105.31 million tonne in 2011.
- Weak rupee to boost export, import substitution: Credit SuisseGiving an estimate of opportunities, the research report said around $ 60 billion of exports can be increased due to weak rupee, while $ 60...
- Support the PriceMinimum support prices make sense only when enforced at the operational level.
- Union Budget 2011: Rs 2,200 cr for boosting agri outputAiming to control price rise in non-cereal food items, the government on Monday announced a budget outlay of Rs 2,200 crore to boost produc...
- Good wheat crop poised to keep global prices stableIndia is unlikely to influence global wheat prices this year, thanks to estimates of a good local crop and lower import demand.
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