Is the new seeds Bill titled against farmers’ interests and is in favour of seed companies ? Discuss.

The seed bill 2019 has had two earlier versions in 2004 and 2010, which have been more or less the same. As per the government, a new seeds bill has been introduced to enhance seed replacement rates, specify standards for ..

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What are the data captured in the Livestock census? What are the findings of the recent livestock census report?

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has released the results of the latest livestock census which provides headcount data of domesticated animals in the country. India has been conducting livestock censuses periodically since 1919-20. This is the 20th one and ..

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What are the features of the DBT scheme introduced for the fertilizers? How it is different from the earlier subsidy transfer scheme?

To ensure better targeting and to eliminate leakages and corruption, the Department of Fertilizers had introduced a new model of the Direct benefit transfer (DBT) Scheme. As per the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme for Fertilizers: The subsidy on various fertilizer ..

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The government has announced the TOP Scheme similar to AMUL model to protect interests of both consumers and producers. What are the challenges in modeling the TOP scheme on the lines of AMUL model?

In the budget of 2018 the government had announced “Operation Green-TOP” with an allocation of Rs 500 crore to build value chains of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) on the lines of “Operation Flood” (AMUL model) for milk in such ..

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A way out to strengthen the price volatility in the prices of Tomato, Onions and Potato is strengthening TOP Scheme. Discuss

In the budget of 2018, the government had announced “Operation Green-TOP” with an allocation of Rs 500 crore to build value chains of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) to ensure a higher share of consumer’s rupee goes to farmers and ..

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RCEP is opposed vehemently from the dairy sector. What are the concerns of the dairy industry against the RCEP deal?

India is the largest producer of Milk. Milk provides for an alternative income for farmers. Milk also provides the animal protein/fat requirements of a significant portion of the population that is vegetarian. India and Trade in Dairy Products Till the ..

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