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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicAgriculture

Topic: Agriculture

What ails industry growth in agri-led MP? Growth centred in clusters, govt fixes ‘too late’

Encouraging industry is a stated objective of MP govt, and there have been some promising outcomes. But industry’s contribution to state economy has fallen over the past decade.

Indian Agriculture has a problem. We farm too much for too little

There is hardly any spending on agriculture itself, which would ideally mean spending on research and other ways of improving future yields.

Scientists criticise Haryana’s incentive for desi cotton farming — ‘BJP obsessed with anything desi’

In a letter to governor, a retd ICAR scientist describes desi cotton farming as 'unfeasible', says 'won’t help farmers'. Haryana agricultural dept defends move, says 'crop needs less water'.

Indian tur dal needs urgent attention. Depending on African imports stifles our market

Irregular rains in key tur growing areas of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and the open import policy is discouraging farmers from growing the pulse.

High on growth, low on development — what ails the economy of Madhya Pradesh

MP's growth is driven by agriculture, with industry lagging behind. State is behind on socio-economic indicators such as quality of education & maternal mortality.

El Nino posing risk for Indonesian coffee, global prices hit all-time high

As Sumatra and Java face the brunt of the dry spell, experts predict that the intensity of El Niño will heighten in the later part of 2023 and early 2024.

SubscriberWrites: Revitalising agriculture with power of regenerative practices

Regenerative agriculture represents an approach to farming practices & land management that prioritizes soil health & supports the overall ecosystem, including water, land, & air environments.

Farmers in India fall behind in planting key summer-sown crops due to uneven monsoon rains

Millions of Indian farmers plant summer crops mainly in the monsoon months of June and July, with the harvest starting in October.

How India & Israel are working together to boost agricultural productivity and crop diversity

Embassy of Israel says it has led the 'largest agricultural project in India’ through Centres of Excellence in states since 2006. ThePrint looks at the initiative & its implementation. 

SubscriberWrites: Millets: Public health, climate & sustainable agriculture

Agriculture is one of key contributors to climate change due to excessive chemical use, soil degradation, deforestation & groundwater consumption.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.