Cattle Slaughter in India and Anti-Slaughter Laws – Issues, Challenges, Way Ahead
Though laws banning slaughtering of cows are not unique to India, the issue is highly contentious among its people – leading to social, economic and…
Agriculture Issues in India
Stubble Burning and Air Pollution in Delhi
As yet another winter convenes, the Delhi air pollution issue once again has come to discussion. The failure of successive years to contain air pollut…
Farm Bills, 2020 – Provisions, Concerns, Way Forward
Amidst protest from the opposition and a section of farmer's organizations, the Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha passed three agriculture sector bills…
Digital Agriculture – All You Need to Know
Historically, agriculture has undergone a series of revolutions that have driven efficiency, yield and profitability to levels that were previously un…
Food Wastage in India – An Alarming Rise
With the threat of climate change and the subsequent impact of it on the monsoon patterns and agricultural output, all stakeholders must mitigate food…
Rice Cultivation in India- DSR Method vs. Traditional Method
The rice is a staple food of not only India but over half of the world population. Over 3 billion people consume the cereal every…
Pesticide usage in India – Issues and Solutions
The government’s recent proposal to ban 27 pesticides in India has garnered both support and opposition from various segments of the society. It is …
Contract Farming in India: objectives, Advantages, Disadvantages
The third tranche of economic measures made significant hints towards contract farming and related policy initiatives. After various state government…
Locust Attack – Causes, Concerns, Solutions
The Indian authorities recently issued a warning of possible widespread infestation of locusts in several states- stretching well into the southern region. India is only…
