Kinnow Farmers demand train to South
Transportation of Kinnow to southern states of India adds to the woes of the farmers. A train will provide feasible option.
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
India Budget 2021: While intent is good, execution and timing is a concern.
Ajay Jakhar expresses concern about the timing if Budget actions.
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.
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.
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
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.