Harvesting the Future: Mechanisation, Free Trade, and Policy Changes in Agriculture
A new e-book titled 'Harvesting the Future' analyzes the paradox of India's agricultural sector, where record production coexists with farmer poverty. The book advocates for a systemic transformation that integrates technology, sustainability, and equitable policy frameworks.
Why it matters
It provides a critical roadmap for addressing structural agrarian distress in one of the world's largest agricultural economies.
Despite achieving record foodgrain production, India’s agriculture sector remains caught in a paradox of persistent farmer poverty and escalating vulnerability. The e-book, Harvesting the Future: Mechanisation, Free Trade, and Policy Changes in Agriculture, provides a multi-faceted analysis of its critical state. Authored by policy experts, scientists, and leaders, the essays in this e-book touch upon a wide range of topics — from climate change impact and the food security debate to farmer distress and the adoption of modern technology.
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