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While there are startups working on the ‘farm to home’ concept, there is a need to have farmers adopt and adapt to the concept. Besides enhancing their income, this will help farmers become less dependent on market forces, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
Farmers must make the best of ‘farm to home’ concept Read More
GEAC has approved the commercial cultivation of GM mustard in October. Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, FSII writes on its positive impact on India’s edible oil production, resulting in curbing imports
GEAC approval to GM mustard paves way for transformation of Indian agriculture Read More
Artificial intelligence is set to transform the world; drones are going to change the face of farming in the 21st century, Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, FSII writes
Centre and states’ adoption of drone technology brings good news for Indian agriculture Read More
There is a need to increase food production through sustainable ways of farming. Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes on the need for the adoption of hybrid rice for combating adverse climatic conditions
Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India Read More
Vertical farming is bringing a revolution in the agriculture sector and transforming ways of farm operations and food habits. Opportunities lie with it making it an ideal start-up platform for scalable growth, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes…
What makes vertical farming a sustainable agriculture alternative? Read the future of food system… Read More
The superfood market is still underrated in India but there is going to be sharp growth due to the growing awareness about healthy food and new trends of switching to veganism and vegetarianism, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
Cultivating superfoods can improve financial health of Indian farmers Read More
Many agri startups are coming up with novel ideas for farming practices. Recovery of biofuel and bioenergy can be another interesting and lucrative area, where successful innovations and application is possible, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
Agricultural waste to energy will drive additional income for farmers Read More
GAP has great potential for benefiting the environment and preserving natural resources and also providing healthy and good quality food, Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, FSII writes
Good agriculture practices (GAP) offer economic, social and environmental sustainability Read More
Solar technologies offer reliable and affordable energy, that too at an affordable cost. It is also sustainable and can help many rural parts of India which are still reeling under power outages. Dr. Shivendra Bajaj writes…
Indian farmers can rely on solar powered-irrigation for better crop productivity Read More
Crop breeders using gene editing applications are trying to further enhance the nutritional value of their crops, extend the shelf life, and improve how it is processed in order to achieve a higher market value, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
Gene editing revolutionising agriculture through improvement in crops Read More