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Why India should invest in grassroots institutions and a biomass strategy in the 12th Plan to ensure food security?
It is an accepted fact that the soils in the country are fast degrading and as a result our food security is under threat. The crisis emerged as a result of complete neglect of ecological fertilization ever since the advent of Green revolution. Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers, catalyzed by an irrational subsidy policy of [...]
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Compared to human labour, using machines is always an easier option for agricultural activities. But the problem arises when farmers are not able to locate or source the right machine on time. Even if they are available their price is either too costly or if on hire, one needs to wait to use them. A [...]
Taghi Farvar who promotes ecological farming among nomads in Iran has unusual wish of his country be subjected to more international sanctions, if only to enable it to attain food sovereignty. “These sanctions practically reduced oil production to one third of what it was and made it look for innovative alternatives, away from the model [...]
Tribal women in Odisha’s Koraput district are increasingly taking to organic farming techniques — reaping rich yields with less input costs Indian women farmers are emerging as the backbone of the rural economy. Recent data from the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) revealed that 18 per cent of farming families are headed by women. To [...]
Contrary to claims by seed companies, GM crops actually give lower yield, disturbs the plants’ genetic structure and do not assure safety, according to a section of scientists Although exaggerated claims of rise of productivity by GM (genetically modified) crops have been made time and again in India and abroad, on closer examination these have [...]
Nisargruna biogas plants can produce 25-30 kg of methane and 50-60 kg of organic manure from one tonne of biodegradable waste A staggering amount of waste is generated every day in every town and city, and the local bodies are grappling with logistics for its disposal. The problem arises as the government and individuals fail [...]
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