3 Feb, 2021
Budget Doldrums?
The budget, like farm laws, is marred by a gap between intentions and ground realities in Indian agriculture, with research and extension desperately lagging behind
1 Feb, 2021
India Budget 2021: While intent is good, execution and timing is a concern.
Ajay Jakhar expresses concern about the timing if Budget actions.
28 Jan, 2021
India Budget 2021: Focus on market linkages, R&D, value additions
Prioritise human resources, farm extension, agriculture research to benefit of farmers and consumers. 90:10 should be Centre:State agri investment ratio. Increase farmer incomes.”
National Dialogue Indian Agriculture Towards 2030
National Dialogue Indian Agriculture Towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food Systems.
20 Jan, 2021
FAO & NITI AYOG ‘National Dialogue Indian Agriculture Towards 2030’
Responding to the paper on ‘Transforming Indian Agriculture’ by @agulati115 and Ritika Juneja on Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food Systems.
12 Jan, 2021
Desperately seeking honor
As the government digs in deep to crush the farmers, who cling on for their survival, it is imperative that both reevaluate their positions to come out of the mess with positive outcomes
12 Jan, 2021
India Budget 2021-22: Prioritize funds & incentivise agri sector
Incentivise right fertiliser mix. Reduce diesel tax. Subsidise transport of fruits & vegetables, micro-irrigation & solar pumps. Tax unhealthy foods. Distribute soil moisture sensors.
24 Dec, 2020
22 Dec, 2020
Budget Expectations 2020-2021
BKS seeks hike in urea price, cut in P&K nutrients rates in Budget for balanced use of fertilisers.
17 Dec, 2020
IFPRI How Can WTO Members Support Recovery & Resilience in South Asia?
With Abhijit Das, Centre for WTO Studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh, Aisha Moriani, Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan & Ambassador Gothami Silva, Ambassador Sri Lanka moderated by Dr. Shahidur Rashid, IFPRI
