Pressure for less chemical-intensive farming methods is coming from retailers like Walmart, who are throwing more dollars toward organic foods with environmental claims.
A UK study finds that while direct emissions might come down, increased use of land to produce the same amount of food will cause emissions to rise by 21%.
In a country where unemployment is at a historic high, the national anxiety isn’t about jobs — it’s about reach. Aspirations have shifted from employment to engagement, from careers to content.
It’s a good thing that there is limited budget. Caution is important. An investment in region specific R&D should take priority.
Why in the world, in 2020, the poor farmer is doing farming this way?? Bullet train is more important than modernizing Agriculture in India??? Sheesh.