Dr Basanta K Sahu, IIFT, believes that the recently passed farm bills have the right intent to improve farm sector performance, but farm reforms need a more comprehensive approach. Considering the constraints, nature and structure of farming and functioning of agriculture markets in India the policy formulation should involve wider...
Even as a number of developing countries and LDCs grapple with food security issues, India is set for record foodgrain production in the 2020-21 crop year. IBT takes a look at the global trade scenario and how India’s agriculture sector is placed to play a critical role in global trade...
Dr Harbir Singh and Dr Alka Singh, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, discuss the emerging international scenario in agricultural trade, and how India can better utilise its strengths and policy support to develop agricultural supply chains and improve export earnings. Image credit: Hindustan Times The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed...
Dr. Basanta K. Sahu, Faculty, IIFT, argues that foodgrain storage should be more in the purview of the private sector, while the government should continue to play the key role and remain committed to ensuring food security. Moreover, he feels that policy must not ignore institutions and traditional means of...
Despite the drop in agri-exports, India may be well placed to benefit from emerging opportunities amid supply chain disruptions in key target markets. To raise its share in global agri-trade, India must aggressively seize the present opportunity with a stable policy on its agri-exports with enhanced investments in supportive infrastructure,...
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