India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder Sharma
Sharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
Agriculture policy expert Devinder Sharma has called for a complete reassessment of India’s agricultural policy, emphasizing that food security, farmer incomes, and ecological sustainability should be prioritized over ethanol targets, chemical fertiliser subsidies, and trade agreements. In an interview with The Economic Times Digital, Sharma highlighted issues that have arisen due to the current policy focus.
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