On the one hand, farmers hesitate to grow oilseeds, millets and pulses as they are not assured of procurement. On the other, India imports huge amounts of pulses and vegetable oils. To break this cycle, the government needs to look beyond rice and wheat for procurement.
G. Chandrashekhar
September 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM IST
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India's irrigation network has grown rapidly. The next phase must focus on efficiency, micro-irrigation and making every drop of water work harder.
Sujit Kumar*
July 9, 2026 at 4:25 AM IST
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