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The farmers feel threatened by the three new laws that, they fear, will end the minimum support price mechanism and demolish the mandi system. Read more »
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Dependence on imported cashew for processing affects overall cashew business, one of the sectors where India need to be self-reliant. Read more »
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The Indian cold storage market is expected to grow 16.09% annually on the back of growth in retail, fast food, food processing and e-commerce industries. Read more »
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India must target higher farm exports, import substitution to become truly self-reliant and to fulfil its economic promise. Read more »
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The Union government seems to have abdicated its responsibilities and is encroaching on the state governments’ turf. Read more »
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Attempts to remove bottlenecks faced by the farming community are welcome, but the policy makers should note get distracted from the need of a long-term strategy for agriculture. Read more »
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Without a steady flow of funds and farm labour, agriculture sector could post negative growth this financial year. Read more »
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The government eased the curbs for farm sector to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential items to the common man and to cushion the impact of the lockdown. Read more »