GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues

Mega food parks could have been a game changer for the food processing sector in India, however they have not been able to achieve their potential so far. Discuss.

September 30, 2023

Mega food parks are based on hub and spoke model, integrating farms with food processing structures to provide vital linkages. Considered game changer: Better price at farm gates. Investment in cold storage, transportation, warehousing. Better marketing options due to branding, ..

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An overhaul of Agro-R&D is imperative for fulfilling of India’s obligations of doubling farmer’s income. Comment.

September 17, 2023

The Agriculture sector requires robust R&D to improve livelihoods, by raising yields and quality. Therefore, there is a need for the following measures: Liberalising salary structures and promotion criteria of research institutions like Indian Council for Agricultural Research. Performance based ..

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The negative consequences of input-intensive and unsustainable agricultural practices in India can be nullified by transitioning to Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA). Discuss.

September 17, 2023

The Green revolution catalyzed heavy use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, as well as water. Indian food security improved, yet there has been degradation of ecology and increasing indebtedness of farmers. Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture minimizes use of inputs, ..

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Analyze the importance of farmer producer organizations (FPOs) for betterment of agricultural sector and farmers in India.

August 27, 2023

Central sector scheme of formalisation of farmer producer organisations (FPOs) aims to set up 10,000 FPOs by the end of year 2022. Farmer Producer Organisations: They are organised groupings of primary producers, farmers in this case. United by common interest, ..

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There are several issues associated with the storage and management of food grains in India. Enumerate the steps taken by government in this regard.

August 27, 2023

Continuing with the ongoing trend, year 2021 saw record food grain production despite the black swan event of Covid-19. Reasons: Favourable monsoon. Positive growth (3.4%) in agriculture sector. Rising exports (net exporter since 1991). Assured market (government MSP program). Issues ..

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Highlight the issues faced by the agricultural marketing system in India.

August 26, 2023

Agricultural marketing system is key pillar in achieving the dual goal of food security and income security for producer. Includes sum total of operations undertaken in making available the produce to final consumer from farm gate. Issues faced: Inefficient marketing ..

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