Promoting millets: the wheel need not be reinvented

New policy could be detrimental to millet farming

Government hikes minimum support price of paddy by 16 per cent

It’s a rough deal, say farmers

How millet production can empower women farmers, strengthen agriculture

Boosting initiatives around millet value chain is one of the most effective ways to address agricultural challenges

Consider setting up one exclusive shop for millets in every district: Panel to Centre

Recommendations to give impetus to consumption of coarse grains and millet-based food products

Jowar an ideal alternative to wheat in times of increasing temperatures

Without pragmatic changes in managing how wheat is cultivated in India, the yields are likely to decrease by 5 per cent, the research notes

A more expanded vision is needed to promote millets

A focus on hybrids and select millet varieties limits the benefits that these supergrains can provide   

Kharif season 2023: Drought-like situation in 16% districts, no sowing in 2 million hectares

According to the IMD’s Drought Outlook, between July 6 and 12, severe dryness was observed in 5 per cent of the country and moderate …

How Indian states are promoting organic, natural farming

States such as Odisha and Karnataka have started initiatives such as procurement of organic produce and linkages with PDS, ICDS and other schemes&…