Siraj Hussain

Hussain retired as Secretary, Agriculture, Government of India, and is now Senior Visiting Fellow, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations

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Biologicals can improve plant growth and resilience to stress, for example, drought or extreme temperatures, without directly targeting pests or diseases.

Despite vast potential, biologicals not widely used by farmers. Here’s how they can increase food safety

01 Jul 2025

3 min read

Haryana is providing Rs 7,000 per acre to farmers for diversifying from paddy to cotton, maize, millets, pulses, fruits or vegetables. Representative photo from iStock

Runup to Interim Budget 2024: It should show a road map for the next 5 to 10 years

28 Jan 2024

4 min read

President Draupadi Murmu gives sugar and curd to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman just before she delivers the budget. Photo: @rashtrapatibhvn / X

DTE Coverage: How green was Union Budget 2024-25

03 Feb 2024

2 min read

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