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Opinion | How India can overcome the zero hunger challenge

The one-way movement of raw materials and finished goods between farmers and consumers must be transformed into a two-way movement of commerce and healthy, nutritious food

4 min read16 Oct 2018
Industry

Maharashtra plans to give farmers more say in marketing panels

Voting rights for farmers to elect members to local APMC boards may soon be a reality in Maharashtra, with the govt preparing to seek legislative clearance for a new bill this week

3 min read7 Aug 2017
Opinion

Instead of farm loan waivers, invest more in agricultural infrastructure

Not only better integration of farmers with markets, but also large investments in agriculture are the need of the hour

5 min read16 Jun 2017
Market

Rallis India feels the heat of the southern drought

Rallis India's consolidated revenues fell 2% from a year ago, while profitability softened and net profit dropped 10%

2 min read26 Apr 2017
Industry

Maharashtra govt may give farmers voting rights in APMC elections

CM Devendra Fadnavis's move to give farmers voting rights in APMC elections can alter the political profile of 300-plus agri produce markets in Maharashtra

3 min read3 Mar 2017
Industry

Farm incomes dented as note ban drives down prices of perishables

Price of horticulture produce has tumbled over the past month with wholesale rates of potatoes hitting less than Rs5 per kg

2 min read20 Dec 2016
Opinion

Tilting at windmills in the name of patriotism

The most galling aspect of this demonetisation campaign is the exhortation of patriotism'Bear it for your beloved India!'

4 min read13 Dec 2016
Industry

A pan-India market remains elusive for farmers

e-NAM is moving at a slow pace due to lukewarm response from states and lack of necessary groundwork

4 min read29 Aug 2016
Industry

Devendra Fadnavis opens Mumbai’s first farmer-to-consumer market

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis says efforts will be made to make available premises of government offices to establish direct markets

1 min read15 Aug 2016
Industry

Maharashtra govt puts off APMC reforms

Maharashtra minister for cooperation, Chandrakant Patil, says that the state is not yet ready to carry out the required reforms

3 min read15 Jan 2016
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