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Indias Farming Crisis is a Crisis of the Ecological Commons

28 October 2019

The agro-pastoral crisis has emerged as a significant issue for the 2019 national Lok Sabha elections in India. In the run-up to the elections, political parties have announced a number of measures aimed at farmers, including crop insurance, loan waivers and a minimum basic income.In this…

Agriculture Needs 1991like Reforms Push

28 October 2019

Agriculture and manufacturing sectors showed signs of slowing down in 2018 in India. Four steps — income support, Centre-State action, RBI moves and change in bank attitudes — can transform the sector.

Beyond MSPs Loan Waivers Modi Govt Must Make Agricultural Market Reforms Its Top Priority

28 October 2019

For the vast majority of Indian farmers, the declaration of Minimum Support Prices without procurement has no effect on prices.

DCs Asked to Ensure Procurement of Paddy Directly from Farmers

28 October 2019

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder today asked all deputy commissioners to ensure that paddy is procured directly from farmers to meet the target of rice procurement set by the government.