Farm loan waivers are neither adequate nor recommended for promoting sustained agricultural growth. Analyze.

Farm loan waiver refers to the payment of agricultural loans by the government and exemption of farmers from doing the same. Farm loans waivers are inadequate: Only 60% of farmers take a loan from formal banks and the rest depend ..

Topics: GS-I: Poverty and Developmental Issues • GS-III: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems • GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues

Despite its importance, agricultural marketing faces various institutional and infrastructural-related issues in India. Elaborate. Also, discuss the measures that have been taken in this context.

Agricultural marketing is a subject under the state list and is regulated by state acts on Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs). These are designated as 1st place of sale for farm produce. Issues faced by APMCs: Infrastructural Issues: Lack of ..

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

It has been argued that shifting from traditional agriculture to e-Agriculture and the use of ICT tools can transform the agriculture scenario in India. Discuss, along with initiatives taken in this regard.

E-agriculture refers to the use of digital tools to enhance all aspects of the agriculture system, e.g production, procurement, storage, marketing, etc. Use of Information & communication technology in Agriculture: Crop Production Weather forecasting tools like the Krishi Megh app ..

Topics: GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers

There are several issues that are plaguing the crop procurement process in India. Discuss the measures to strengthen crop procurement in India.

Under provisions of the National Food Security Act and Public Distribution System, the government of India procures most of the agricultural produce in the country at various support prices like MSP. Issues plaguing crop procurement: Support price-related issues – The ..

Topics: GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: Issues Related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices • GS-III: Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Promotion of secondary agriculture

Secondary agriculture assumes importance as India look to achieve the goal of doubling farmer’s income. There is no formal definition of secondary agriculture, however its essence can be understood when the Ashok Dalwai committee submitted report on value addition to ..

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

There is an utmost need for an appropriate institutional design, incentives and market infrastructure to integrate digital technologies with agri-value chains. Comment.

It is important to discuss why Agri-tech start-ups have received considerable attention of the technology developers, investors and agribusiness firms. As per Nasscom, they witnessed a growth rate of 25% and have received a $248 million funding in a six-month ..

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