Future of farming: Agriculture secretary pitches shift from production-centric to ethical policy; aims for self-reliance in pulses, oilseeds sustainably
Devesh Chaturvedi urges a shift in India’s agricultural policy from a purely output-driven Green Revolution model to one emphasizing ethical principles and ecological balance. He questioned excessive resource use and advocated for sustainable practices that prioritize both food security and environmental protection. The focus should be on livelihood imperatives for smallholder farmers, not just economic targets.🕒 1 min read
Devesh Chaturvedi urges a shift in India’s agricultural policy from a purely output-driven Green Revolution model to one emphasizing ethical principles and ecological balance. He questioned excessive resource use and advocated for sustainable practices that prioritize both food security and environmental protection. The focus should be on livelihood imperatives for smallholder farmers, not just economic targets.
Continue Reading
-
“Unfortunate”: Supreme Court On Pilot’s “Fuel Cut-Off” Mention In Air India Crash Report
- High on tariff war: 250 per cent! Donald Trump warns of incoming pharma duties
- Silver jumps above Rs 4L/kg, gold close to Rs 2L/10gm mark
- ‘Ukraine just a pretext’: Putin slams steps against ‘countries having ties with Russia’
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Told To Go The MS Dhoni-Way By Ex-India Star After Lacklustre Return To ODIs
- Nepal Gets Its 1st Woman PM, Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki Takes Oath
-
Cricket | Justin Langer undermines Rishabh Pant’s Gabba heroics: ‘It was flat…’
-
As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad ‘Atmosphere’: Sources
-
AIADMK Goes To Court Over Rebel MLAs’ Resignation, Hearing Tomorrow
- Energy standoff: US tells Serbia to remove Russian ownership from NIS entirely; Belgrade warns of ‘historic’ decisions ahead