In the Union Budget 2018, the Government of India, accepted the long-awaited demand of the farmers to fix the minimum support price (MSP) at 1.5 times more than the cost of production Rise in MSP appears to be a welcome step towards increasing farmers’... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
IFPRI’s workshop on Natural Resource Management, Extension Services and Sustainable Agriculture
On April 25-26, 2018, IFPRI hosted a workshop on Natural Resource Management, Extension Services and Sustainable Agriculture at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This event was supported by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie); the Feed the Future Developing Local Extension Capacity (DLEC) project; the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Improving the competitiveness of Ghana’s vegetable sector
Vegetables make up a large proportion of food consumption in Ghana comprising 12.8% of food expenditure (GLSS 2012/13). However, despite favorable agro-ecological conditions, local vegetable production fails to meet demand. Low yields and restricted access to marketing networks characterize the vegetable sector in the country, presenting a challenge as far as competitiveness and production incentives […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Do Agri-bodies give Farmers a Boost?
-Devesh Roy and Vinay K Sonkar A study of Farmer Producer Organisations in Bihar show mixed results — some successes but several challenges too The government has this lofty goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Among the different instruments to a... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
Earth Day 2018: Solar-powered Irrigation can Boost Rural Development, but also poses Risks
Irrigation is one of the most effective means for boosting agricultural production, but powering the withdrawal of groundwater can be an expensive and polluting process. Solar panels provide a cleaner energy source for pumping groundwater than traditio... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
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