Growing Agritech, Stagnant Farmer Income

Cross-border ventures are the next big thing in agriculture technology, but benefits of a high-growth sector are yet to reach farmers’ bank accounts

Rajiv Tikoo - February 27, 2022

Jo Tik Gaya Wo Tikait

Rakesh Tikait successfully led the year-long farmer protests against the new farm laws, forcing the Centre to repeal them just ahead of the assembly elections 

Vikas Pathak - November 28, 2021

Far from a free bird

Twitter has received multiple regulatory requests from the Indian government about the content it hosts on Farmers’ Protests

February 12, 2021

Farm laws won’t ‘till’ the balance in farmers’ favour

The three controversial laws may do little to improve the lives of a large majority in the sector. A more nuanced approach is what is urgently needed 

Shruti Venkatesh - February 06, 2021

Autocracy meets too much democracy

Indian farmers are protesting to safeguard their rights, and the collateral damage could increase

December 18, 2020

Leaving a sour taste

With carryforward stock of over 10 million tonne, the sugar industry is in dire need of export subsidy 

November 20, 2020

Boosting India’s agricultural productivity should be the topmost priority

The foundation of the next level of agricultural productivity lies in the revitalization of agricultural research and extension systems  

T Jayaraman & Madhura Swaminathan - August 26, 2020

Virtual door to good fortune

ITC’s new digital film celebrates 20 years of e-Choupal initiative and the smiles it has brought to millions of Indian farmers

Shailaja Mohapatra - June 29, 2020

Harvesting growth, not uncertainty. That is the challenge

India’s agriculture sector will wither away unless the government finds a way to fertilise it

July 11, 2020