Agriculture And Industry
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Farmers vs traders vs tobacco board: How corruption accusations are used for political mobilisation
Interest groups often use such allegations to steer the state’s remedial actions in directions that align with their interests.
Amrita A Kurian
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As India exports more agrochemicals, a reminder of their polluting nature
There are several instances of the impact of these agrochemicals on air, soil, water and health of the people through source and diffused pollution.
Supriya Vohra
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Explained: The legal battle over the potatoes used to make Lay’s chips
PepsiCo has appealed in the Delhi High Court against the revocation of its registration of a potato variety.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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Is Congress leadership of INDIA shaky after Hindi belt poll defeats?
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Caught on camera: Fisherwoman captures intense battle between lone crocodile and group of sharks
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Why KCR lost Telangana – and what it means for state parties
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‘Change’ over ethnic identity politics: Why MNF lost Mizoram
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
While it is clear what is on offer for those wanting to leave, it is much less clear what will happen to those who remain.
Peter Gittins, The Conversation
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War in Ukraine has forced India to look for alternatives to Russian fertiliser
The country’s requirement of 30 lakh tonnes of potash is totally met by imports from Belarus and Russia.
Mimansa Verma, qz.com
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How a company run by Adivasis in the Nilgiris won a prestigious UN prize
The Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company offers a lesson in indigenous economics.
Arathi Menon
Video
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Watch: Palestinian child under rubble asks rescuers to help her siblings, parents first
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Watch: Young fan recreates Sylvester Stallone’s iconic ‘Rocky’ monologue in the actor’s presence
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Cyclone Michaung: Sea turns turbulent, heavy rains batter Andhra Pradesh as landfall begins
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Watch: Pet dogs and their humans get family photographs with Santa Claus
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‘This is the worst nightmare for Narayan Murthy’: Comedian’s riff on several long weekends in 2024
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In Assam, ‘perfume tree’ has provided a window of opportunity to the struggling tea industry
Dealing with high production costs and low profit margins, tea growers are planting agarwood for financial viability.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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India’s plan to collectivise millions of small and marginal farmers may fall short
By 2024, the government plans to set up and support 10,000 new farmer producer organisations, where ryots come together as shareholders.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s three new agricultural ordinances will weaken state finances – and shortchange farmers
The Central government has thrown its weight behind traders, investors and corporations.
Narasimha Reddy Donthi
The Reel
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Kerala’s attempt to revive traditional farm practices puts tribal women at the forefront
The state’s Kudumbashree Mission is using agrobiodiversity to tackle malnutrition and drive up incomes.
Mahima Jain
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Farm loan waivers encourage defaults and add to non-performing assets, says RBI report
Large though it is, the amount owed by the entire agriculture sector is the same as the amount owed by the top 10 Indian corporate borrowers.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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In Goa, community farming is being used to stave off the march of real estate development
Small farmers are joining hands to claim back arable land from builders, miners and coastal developers.
Pamela D’Mello
The Field
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea
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Boxing, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals
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AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC finish campaign with six losses
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Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Platan stun Jaipur Pink Panthers; Bengal Warriors beat Bengaluru Bulls
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Cleiton, Nandhakumar help East Bengal thump NorthEast United