Farmers are often characterised as risk-averse. In actuality, they are responding to a policy framework that mitigates price risk for a limited range of crops.
There is risk and the returns may take longer to arrive, but here are five reasons why private sector should invest in agribusinesses that support smallholder farmers.
Shreeji International has a presence in eight countries. Setting up the production unit in Dubai will provide it access to markets in the Middle East, South Africa, and Europe.
Researchers associated with Pennsylvania University’s India study centre looked at agricultural markets of Bihar, Odisha and Punjab. They found that intermediaries are a rational response to the dominant structure of Indian farming.
Easing of lockdown restrictions to revive Indian economy may suggest end of Covid-19 ordeal for agriculture. But gaps in food value chains show fight is far from over.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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