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Shweta Saini

Shweta Saini

Indian Express

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Weigh US’s market access push against farm aid gap

The US policy support for its farmers spans the entire agricultural value chain. In contrast, India’s is fragmented and often ends up disadvantaging...

16.04.2025 10

hindustantimes

Shweta Saini

India’s soybean sector needs attention—domestic oversupply but rising imports

Despite having a cost advantage, domestic crushers are not purchasing locally grown soybeans, while the country continues to meet its rising soybean...

01.04.2025 20

ThePrint

Shweta Saini

Agriculture budget is big on strategic vision

The budget outlines a strategic focus on agricultural inputs and developing seeds for higher productivity and greater climate resilience

03.02.2025 40

hindustantimes

Shweta Saini

Budget 2025 expands scope of agricultural schemes. Allocations don’t match

Centrality of the agriculture sector was highlighted both by the Chief Economic Adviser and the FM today. It is ironic then that the Ministry of...

02.02.2025 10

ThePrint

Shweta Saini

Are Indian farmers pampered or taxed? OECD and WTO are saying two opposing things

Addressing these discrepancies is essential to maintain fairness and transparency in international trade negotiations.

20.11.2024 4

ThePrint

Shweta Saini

India’s edible oil market is facing reduced demand. Increased import duty not a fix

Improving oilseed crop yields is critical. India ranks fourth globally in soybean acreage but is only fifth in productivity.

03.10.2024 5

ThePrint

Shweta Saini

India’s edible oil prices keep rising despite policy shifts. Govt needs a better strategy

Improving oilseed crop yields is critical. India ranks fourth globally in soybean acreage but is only fifth in productivity.

03.10.2024 9

ThePrint

Shweta Saini