Farmers’ Bodies Demand Agri & Dairy Be Kept Out of US FTA
A network of farmers’ organisations, led by the Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers Movements (ICCFM), has formally urged the Government of India to exclude all aspects of agriculture — including dairy — from any proposed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States. The appeal emphasises protecting India’s smallholder farmers and dairy producers from…
Chidambaram: India Must Retain Agri-Dairy Protections
In a wide-ranging interview, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram underscores the vital importance of protecting India’s agricultural and dairy sectors amid mounting global trade pressures. He asserts that these sectors aren’t just economic contributors—they are lifelines for a vast swathe of India’s workforce. With agriculture and dairy employing approximately 45% of the population—far exceeding the…