India has one of the largest and most complex agricultural research systems in the world, with more than a century of organized application of science to agriculture. A proactive policy by the...
INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE
Pal, Suresh, Joshi, P.K., Saxena, Raka
Globalization, privatization and scientific advancements pose new challenges and opportunities for the development of Indian agriculture. The emerging paradigm shifts focus to creation and...
THE FUNDING AND ORGANIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN INDIA: EVOLUTION AND EMERGING ISSUES
This paper examines trends in soucing and allocation of public funds to providers of agricultural research in India over the past three decades. The paper also discusses the emerging policy issues...
Delivering Seeds of 'Orphan' Crops: The Case Studies of Potato and Groundnut in India
Pal, Suresh, Singh, Harbir, Mathur, Prasoon
This paper examines the performance of the Indian seed system in the context of high volume, low value seed, using the case studies of potato and groundnu t. In theory, public sector shou ld be able...
Information and agricultural input markets: pearl millet seed in Rajasthan
The ability of commercial input markets to serve farmers depends on the effective exchange of information between firms and consumers. Insufficient information may leave farmers exposed to...
Indian Seed System Development: Policy and Institutional Options
Singh, Harbir, Mathur, Prasoon, Pal, Suresh
Developments in the Indian seed industry and their impact on access and use of commercial seed by farmers have been examined. Various types of seed systems such as hybrids, self-pollinated crops,...