Incentivise right fertiliser mix. Reduce diesel tax. Subsidise transport of fruits & vegetables, micro-irrigation & solar pumps. Tax unhealthy foods. Distribute soil moisture sensors.
BKS seeks hike in urea price, cut in P&K nutrients rates in Budget for balanced use of fertilisers.
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
An opportunity has been lost in the politicisation of a critical issue as the farm bills get enmeshed in a cesspool of vested interests while the farmer interests stay ignored
Reimagining Food Systems to Meet the Climate Challenge
Why are Farmers Protesting Against the Government’s Agricultural Reforms? With Mekhala Krishnamurthy and Yamini Aiyar.
