Agriculture policy

The announcement came through a press release, with BPA President Md Sumon Howlader accusing the government of favoring large corporations over marginal farmers.

Amit Shah emphasized the transformative potential of these agreements. He highlighted their alignment with the government’s broader goals of promoting organic farming, empowering tribal communities, and enhancing dairy production across the country.

The agreements mark a crucial milestone in Nepal’s journey toward sustainable development, signalling a commitment to innovation and resilience in the agricultural and climate sectors.

At the ICJ hearing, Ammar Hijazi, Ambassador of Palestine to International Organisations in The Hague, linked the relationship between climate change and emissions during armed conflict.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Vegetable oils drove the November increase, with prices soaring 7.5 per cent, marking their highest level in over two years.

Transitioning to sustainable systems requires substantial investment and coordinated effort across sectors. Additionally, achieving these goals hinges on overcoming resistance from vested interests, such as industrial agriculture and fossil fuel industries.

Trade-driven diversity also leads to a more equal distribution of nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and zinc, which is key given that the domestic food production of many countries does not meet the nutrient requirements of their populations.