Restoring farmers' faith in farming

Swaminathan, M.S. (2006) Restoring farmers' faith in farming. Indian Journal of Pulses Research, 19 (1). pp. 1-6.

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Abstract

It will be an understatement if I say that our country is facing a serious agrarian crisis. According to a recent survey by NSSO, 40% farmers would like to quit farming if they have another option. A recent report(may 2006) of the Punjab state Farmers’ Commission headed by Dr G.S. Kalkat Stated that “ Punjab Agriculture, which is based largely wheat, rice and cotton, seems have almost touched plateau with the available technology...

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Chairman,National Commission on Farmers Govt. of India, New Delhi
Subjects: Plant Production
Social Sciences
Agribusiness
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr. SanatKumar Behera
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2012 05:01
Last Modified: 27 Sep 2012 05:03
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/8121

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