Agriculture is the backbone of many economies. It provides food and raw materials. Farmers cultivate crops and rear livestock. This sector employs a portion of the population. Sustainable practices are essential for future growth. Climate change poses challenges to agricultural productivity. Innovations in technology can enhance efficiency. Agriculture also plays a vital role in cultural traditions and rural livelihoods.
Recently, the Government of India launched the second phase of the Bharat Chana Dal initiative, aimed at stabilising prices and ensuring the availability of essential food items for...
The monsoon season from June to September 2024 has been unprecedented, characterised by an alarming increase in extreme rainfall events. According to a report by Climate Trends, the...
The PR-126 paddy variety, introduced in Punjab in 2016, has become embroiled in controversy in 2024 due to claims of lower milling yields. As rice shellers refuse to...
In recent years has witnessed a notable resurgence in agricultural dependence among rural households. The All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey for 2021-22 reveals that 57% of rural...
Brahmadeya refers to tax-free land grants made by the ruling elite, primarily to Brahmins, during the early medieval period (c. 600–1200 CE). These grants were formalised through copper...
