Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Today's Links

1. The revival in agricultural growth
Hindu Business Line - Chennai,India
At a time when there are signs of a slowdown in industry, much is being made of an agricultural revival that is helping to stabilise India’s high growth rate. But C. P. Chandrasekhar and Jayati Ghosh argue that, despite somewhat high growth rates of agriculture in recent years, a longer term perspective suggests that all is still not well in a sector that has been damaged in India’s post-reform growth trajectory.

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Biofuel: Algae takes lead over jatropha
Chandigarh Tribune - India
As algae do not need agriculture land, it can be grown using non-potable or sea water. “Algae farming for oil can be great opportunity for India, ...

3.
Surinder Sud: Reaping what you sow
Business Standard - Mumbai,Maharashtra,India
India's productivity in agriculture is directly related to the low sums it invests in R&D. For agricultural growth to be knowledge-based and ...

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INDIA’S RURAL SALVATION COULD BE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
By erleargonza
Millions of farmers in remote rural areas of India struggle to feed themselves and their families, while the resources on which they depend are deteriorating daily. This book shows how sustainable agriculture can help India’s farmers ...

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