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rural development
Commodities Why global agricultural macroeconomic frameworks fail without ‘farmer health capital’
An article by Parashram Patil in The Hindu Business Line argues that global agricultural macroeconomic frameworks fail because they ignore the concept of Farmer Health Capital (FHC). For over 500 million smallholder families, economic shocks from volatile markets and climate events remain statistically invisible, leading to ineffective policies. Integrating FHC into models can transform rural healthcare from a social cost into a productive agricultural investment, while carbon markets can link smallholders to global climate finance.
Business Northeast Can Become India's Next Growth Engine via Organic Farming, Says Finance Minister
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Northeast region has the potential to become India's next growth engine by leveraging sustainable agriculture and premium organic produce. She inaugurated the Northeast's largest organic spice processing plant in Meghalaya, operated by Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company Ltd.
Commodities Ultra-Cool Roofs: A Game Changer for Indian Agriculture
Ultra-cool roofs offer a sustainable solution to heat stress in Indian agriculture, reducing spoilage and improving farmer incomes. This innovation reflects solar radiation, lowering temperatures in agricultural structures.
Business Kerala plans women farmers consortium
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Commodities Small-Farm Mechanisation: India's Next Agricultural Reform
India's smallholder farmers face a mechanisation gap, with only 45% mechanisation compared to over 90% in Europe and North America. Affordable, compact machinery could transform productivity, but access and financing remain hurdles.