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Best of BS Opinion: Flashback 2020, puzzles of new data on health outcomes
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Flashback 2020, puzzles of new data on health outcomes")
A sector with the potential to bloom
The government has recognised floriculture as an export-oriented sunrise industry though the bulk of its output is consumed in the domestic market due to steadily swelling local demand
A horticulturist shows how to grow zero-budget food forest in our backyards
Presently posted in Mansa district's Budhlada, Garg says rapid urbanisation is the reason forest cover is disappearing each day
 "A horticulturist shows how to grow zero-budget food forest in our backyards")
No sunny days in sight: Challenges for solar pumps in Haryana, Rajasthan
The second of a three-part series takes a look at challenges for those who aspire for solar-powered pumps in Haryana, Rajasthan
 "No sunny days in sight: Challenges for solar pumps in Haryana, Rajasthan")
Former J-K horticulture director gets 5-year jail in graft case
Former J-K horticulture director gets 5-year jail in graft case
Onion prices may have peaked at Rs 100 a kg; expect a correction from here
With 3,000 tonnes of imported onion entering the market over the next fortnight, the price should start cooling off. Soon after, the new crop of onions will arrive, further reducing prices
 "Onion prices may have peaked at Rs 100 a kg; expect a correction from here")
Horticulture production in 2018-19 to be 314 million tonnes: Govt
Onion production is expected to remain flat at 23.48 mt, according to the third Advance Estimates of horticulture crops
 "Horticulture production in 2018-19 to be 314 million tonnes: Govt")
Govt must respond to horticulture challenge by taking a more proactive role
Some significant agriculture trends emerging from the ministry's latest crop estimates for 2017-18 call for pertinent policy responses
 "Govt must respond to horticulture challenge by taking a more proactive role")
Why MP govt's price scheme not a saviour for horticulture farmers
The state government is planning to set up a horticulture price commission
 "Why MP govt's price scheme not a saviour for horticulture farmers")
Horticulture's problem of plenty
Blame lies with market inefficiencies and faulty policies
Horticulture output to exceed foodgrain yield
Foodgrain production is projected to be more than 270 million tonnes
 "Horticulture output to exceed foodgrain yield")
Apple crop woes for Adani, Mahindra
Unrest in J&K intensifies shortage; food-processing units not to be badly hit, as they rely more on crop residue
 "Apple crop woes for Adani, Mahindra")
