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The Sweet Side of Agriculture: A Deep Dive into Sugar Crops Sugar, a ubiquitous ingredient in our daily lives, is derived from a variety of crops that have played a pivotal role in shaping human history and economies. From the ancient civilizations of India and China to the modern globalized market, sugar crops have fueled … Read more
The Unfulfilled Promise: A Deep Dive into the Reasons for Failure of Land Reforms Land reforms, aimed at redistributing land ownership and fostering equitable access to resources, have been a cornerstone of development strategies in many countries. However, despite their noble intentions, land reforms have often fallen short of their goals, leaving a legacy of … Read more
The Abolition of the Intermediaries: A Revolution in Land Ownership and Social Justice The Zamindari system, a legacy of British colonial rule in India, was a complex and exploitative land tenure system that dominated the agrarian landscape for centuries. It created a class of absentee landlords, known as Zamindars, who held vast tracts of land … Read more
What is Cropping? Cropping is the process of removing parts of an image to improve its composition or focus on a particular subject. It can be done manually or automatically, and it is a common technique used in photography, graphic design, and web development. Why Crop an Image? There are many reasons why you might … Read more
Post Harvest Technology And Value Addition in Food Processing While increased productivity is an essential component of a vibrant agricultural sector, improved post-harvest handling and processing is essential to ensure high-quality products reach the markets. Too often, even when the yields are high, producers lose income due to poor post-harvest practices. Effective post-harvest management allows … Read more
The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA): A Comprehensive Approach to Transforming Indian Agriculture Introduction India, with its vast agricultural landscape and a significant population reliant on the sector, faces a multitude of challenges in ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural practices. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), launched in 2010, aims to address … Read more
Agricultural credit Policy Rural indebtedness is an age-old problem in India. In the nineteenth century, commercial Banking was non-existent in rural areas, and farmers were completely in the hands of usurious moneylenders. Starting from the days of British rule, the central government has been striving to expand institutional lending to the rural agricultural … Read more
The Public Distribution System: A Lifeline for Millions, But Facing Challenges The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, playing a vital role in ensuring access to essential commodities like food grains, sugar, and kerosene to millions of vulnerable citizens. This article delves into the intricacies of the PDS, exploring … Read more
Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing Industry is of enormous significance for India’s development because of the vital linkages and synergies that it promotes between the two pillars of the economy, namely Industry and agriculture. India is world’s second largest producer of food and has the potential to become … Read more
Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) The Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It was established in 1965 to advise the government on matters relating to agricultural costs, prices, and production. The CACP is headed by a Chairman, … Read more