Women farmers form the backbone of rural economies, driving global food security. Despite producing much of our food, they face systemic challenges like lack of land ownership, restricted credit access, and wage disparities. Empowering them is vital for sustainable agriculture.
Click to View MoreThe National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 replaces NIP-2012 to boost domestic gas-based urea production. Offering transparent cost separations and assured returns, it aims to eliminate India's 10 million tonne import dependency, stabilise agricultural supply chains, and foster long-term self-reliance.
Click to View MoreThe Totapuri mango is a distinct South Indian variety easily recognized by its beak-like shape. Mildly sweet and highly fibrous, it forms the backbone of India's commercial pulp, juice, and concentrate industry rather than fresh table consumption.
Click to View MoreEl Niño threatens Indian agriculture, triggering inflation and rural distress. However, structural economic shifts, 60% irrigation coverage, and massive food buffer stocks mitigate overall GDP damage. Strategic war rooms and climate-resilient farming are essential for ensuring long-term food security.
Click to View MoreBiochar, a highly stable carbon-rich material produced via pyrolysis, offers a revolutionary solution to India's stubble burning crisis. Biochar's potential in carbon sequestration, soil fertility enhancement, multi-sectoral applications, and its vital role in the upcoming Indian Carbon Market.
Click to View MorePM-AASHA aims to provide tangible price assurance through integrated schemes. Despite record procurements, infrastructure gaps and cartelization remain. Success requires empowering FPOs, enforcing mandi floor prices, and transitioning to direct income support to ensure sustainable agrarian prosperity.
Click to View MoreWomen anchor India’s agrarian economy, yet face credit and land ownership gaps. With 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, schemes like Namo Drone Didi aim to bridge this divide through digital inclusion and gender-sensitive policy.
Click to View MoreThe Krishi Sakhi Initiative empowers women farmers by improving crop insurance access and digital literacy. To overcome low land ownership, experts advocate for "Cultivator Certificates" to decouple insurance from titles, ensuring credit and climate resilience for India’s growing female workforce.
Click to View MoreThe Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025) targets self-sufficiency by 2030–31 through higher yields, expanded cultivation, and assured procurement. With digital tracking and cluster-based strategies, it aims to reduce import dependence, stabilize markets, and ensure sustainable nutritional and agricultural security.
Click to View MoreFarm loan waivers provide short-term relief to indebted farmers but create long-term problems. They strain government finances, weaken credit discipline, and often exclude farmers dependent on informal loans. Sustainable solutions require structural reforms, stronger agricultural infrastructure, and direct income support schemes like PM-KISAN.
Click to View MoreCassava Brown Streak Disease is spreading across Africa, threatening food security. Transmitted by whiteflies and infected cuttings, it causes root rot in cassava, a key staple. The crisis drives economic losses and hunger, especially among women farmers, demanding resistant varieties, clean seeds, and stronger global cooperation.
Click to View MoreBharat-VISTAAR is a multilingual AI platform aiming to transform Indian agriculture by combining AgriStack farmer data with scientific inputs from ICAR. It promises personalized advisories and higher incomes, but its impact depends on bridging the digital divide, safeguarding data privacy, and strengthening last-mile extension support.
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