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July 29, 2026
Targeting fertilizer subsidies: Five lessons for sustainable and equitable policy reform
Fertilizer subsidy programs remain a common policy tool for promoting food security and supporting agricultural livelihoods in low- and middle-income countries….
July 29, 2026
Watershed management improves livelihoods in drought-prone village
Amol Katkar was a college student in 2002 when Kiraksal experienced a terrible drought. “I remember children roaming from village to village….
July 29, 2026
Saving water without sacrificing wheat: How better irrigation scheduling could cut water use by 40% in North-West India
A new study finds that smarter irrigation scheduling can reduce water use with minimal yield losses….
July 29, 2026
The Flawed Assumptions Behind AI for Agriculture: What Artificial Intelligence Can — And Can’t — Do for African Farmers
I work at the intersection of agri-tech and entrepreneurship, and in practically every conference I attend, every newsletter I open and….
July 2, 2026
Building community-managed service systems around rural livelihood assets in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, a solar irrigation pump is doing more than lowering diesel use. Managed by the Ekta women’s group….
July 2, 2026
Restoration’s Success Goes Beyond Counting Trees
Data from restoration projects across Africa shows how the benefits of land restoration extend far beyond ecosystems….
July 2, 2026
Farming Under Solar: How Agriphotovoltaics Can Transform Rural Livelihoods in India
As India rapidly scales up solar energy, a critical question has emerged: Can this transition deliver clean power….
January 22, 2026
Food becoming more calorific but less nutritious due to rising carbon dioxide
More carbon dioxide in the environment is making food more calorific…
January 22, 2026
Building blocks of AgriStack – Farm (Geo-referenced village maps) registry
MSC highlights the importance of geo-referenced village map…
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Maharashtra makes us see HER: Rewriting the rules for women in agriculture to transition them from Invisible Workers to Recognised Farmers
What do you see when you close your eyes and imagine a farmer? Invariably, a man, right? Exclusion: Hiding in Plain Sight But this is contrary to what data tells us. Globally, ..
GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..