Indian agriculture’s ‘labour problem’ won’t just go away

Before looking to export agricultural expertise, India needs to ensure its own food security and productivity goals are not compromised, and the environment for farmworkers in the country is improved.

July 26, 202210 min
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Indian agriculture’s ‘labour problem’ won’t just go away

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