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⚖️ Policy and markets
From Paddy to Pulses: Is India's MSP Signal Changing?
Adil Khan, Research Intern, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida
Analysis of MSP trends from 2014-15 to 2026-27, showing faster growth for pulses, oilseeds, and nutri-cereals. Discusses procurement access, production risks, and policy measures for crop diversification.
📎 Download PDF🌾 Soil and inputs
Turning Waste into Wealth: Fermented Organic Manure
Malkit Singh, Research Fellow, Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Explores anaerobic fermentation and Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) to convert farm waste into nutrient-rich organic manure. Covers preparation methods, large-scale CBG production, and benefits for soil health.
📎 Download PDF💰 Farm economics
Financial Literacy Among Indian Farmers
Harsh Saharan, Dr. Aditi Mathur, Pankaj Sharma
Secondary-data analysis of levels, determinants, and consequences of financial literacy. Finds low but improving literacy, shaped by education and income, with impacts on savings, borrowing, and farm efficiency.
📎 Download PDF🌳 Forestry
Trees Have Genes Too: Forest Genetic Resources
Dr. Anmol Negi, Assistant Professor, SRM University, Sonipat, Haryana
Highlights FAO's Second Report on Forest Genetic Resources and its implications for India. Discusses the importance of genetic diversity, gaps in planting material, and actions for farmers and policymakers.
📎 Download PDF🌍 Climate
From Farm Soil to Climate Solution: Carbon-Smart Agriculture
Jasmeet Kaur, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Reviews soil organic carbon (SOC) restoration practices like zero tillage, biochar, cover crops, and agroforestry. Presents field data from Indian pilots and discusses carbon market potential and policy support.
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