Why farms of every type and size have to be climate smart
This climate impact on agriculture is a cause for worry: the sector accounts for a large share in gross domestic product (16%) and employment (49%). […]
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Agriculture R&D spend: A reality check
By BHUWAN BHASKAR To fulfil its objective of doubling farm incomes by 2022, the govt must hike R&D spend and facilitate private investments The Indian economy […]
Farming to Education & Healthcare: How a Gandhian Uplifted Lakhs in Rayalaseema
By Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation The main thrust of Muniratnam’s activities for the improvement of the drought-prone areas is by the application of science and technology through […]
India, Rwanda ink 8 Memorandums of Understanding
This is Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Rwanda and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the East African country. India and […]
Cabinet approves 3-year action plan for agricultural education
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Three Year Action Plan (2017-2020) of the scheme for Agricultural Education Division and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) […]
National agriculture project to benefit 75 universities
In a move to revolutionise higher education in agriculture in India, the World Bank and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research have recently launched the […]
Farm Education: How to make our agricultural universities perform – like in the sixties
The ICAR should be given statutory powers to regulate and set minimum standards for varsities similar to Medical, Dental, or Bar Council of India. Agricultural […]