New Delhi, April 1 -- Indian agriculture, the backbone of livelihoods and food security for over a billion people, is at a critical crossroads.

Global trade wars, rising protectionism and shifting free trade agreements (FTAs) are creating an environment where India's farmers must contend with both export restrictions and an influx of cheap imports.

The country's hard-won agricultural transformation - one that lifted millions out of food insecurity - is now threatened.

How India navigates this turbulent trade landscape will determine the future of its farmers and its ability to remain food secure in an unpredictable global economy.

For decades, India's agricultural policies have aimed at ensuring food self-sufficiency while also exp...