Agriculture the backbone of Indian economy that engages more than 50 percent of the country’s workforce, is losing its preference as the most desired profession. Research shows that more than 40 percent of farmers dislike farming as a profession because of low profits, high risk, and lack of social status, yet they continue with itRead more
Scattering the Crowd: Freeing up Indian Agriculture
Konark Sikka is an intern with IFPRI- South Asia office Smallholders form the core of the agricultural system in India. Yet, they are marginalized and their problems overlooked. They face rising wages, rural-urban migration as well as growing market and climatic risks. In order to deal with these complex challenges, a “one size fits all”Read more