Given the growing interest in millet and its potential as both a food and energy crop, it is projected that the global market for this grain will expand in the years to come. — Dr. Jaya Sharma
Swadeshi Jagaran Manch on Saturday demanded a complete ban on the use of glyphosate, saying it is carcinogenic and damaging to consumer health, ecology and interests of farmers, farm workers and their
Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has suggested the government to amend the farm laws to overcome drawbacks and plug the shortcomings. The outfit in a statement said that the farm laws enacted by the Modi g
Swadeshi Jagran Manch, has warned the Narendra Modi government of “monopolistic” situation in Indian markets “where a single party will not only be able to exploit suppliers and farmers but also
The way the patents were incorporated into the WTO agenda, it was to increase the dominance of multinational companies in the field of World food and farming system. — Bharat Dogra
Even as the NDA government’s farm bills triage continues being met with strong protest by opposition parties as well as farmer groups, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) has asked for assured MSP for farm
As the Modi government’s farm bills continue to stoke controversy, two affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have sought assured MSP for farmers, saying it should also be available i
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, for the second time in less than 15 days, has demanded a complete ban on Glyphosate, which it holds largely responsible for causing cancer. SJM cited findings of pesticide e
Towards a Self Reliant (Atmanirbhar), Seed Sovereign, Food Sovereign India Through Regenerative Agriculture (Jaivik Kheti) and local, circular, solidarity, economies. — Dr. Vandana Shiva
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Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has demanded a complete ban on the use of Glyphosate in India, claiming that the herbicide is subject of thousands of litigations in the United States courts “primarily d
Towards a Self Reliant (Atmanirbhar), Seed Sovereign, Food Sovereign India Through Regenerative Agriculture (Jaivik Kheti) and local, circular, solidarity, economies. — Dr. Vandana Shiva
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If the US, EU, Canada and other big players can subsidise exports of agricultural commodities or export at prices which are actually below the cost of production, why should Indian farmers be penalise
Fair and assured price to farmers is turning out to be the biggest challenge. - Devinder Sharma
Writing in the Conservative American, Austin Frerick, a director at the Open Markets Institute,
India confirms drought as El Nino looms
Monsoon rains will not be enough to save the country from its first drought in three years, the weather office said on Thursday as it forecast that the El Ni
Govt approves sale of 6.5 mn tonnes wheat to bulk consumers
The government has said that it will sell 6.5 million tonnes of wheat to bulk consumers like flour millers and biscuit makers in a bid to
A million acres of glyphosate-resistant weeds in Canada?
More than one million acres of Canadian farmland have glyphosate-resistant weeds growing on them, including 43,000 in Manitoba, according to
A threat to food security
S. GURUMURTHY
The National Food Security Bill, a high risk venture of UPA government, is more a product of soft politics than hard economics. The Bill promises to sup
Maharashtra needs to revisit the approval for GM crop field trails : Dr. Devinder Sharma
Maharashtra's nod for GM crop field trials: Problem is the falling farm incomes; and the solution being
