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Farmers are holding parts of mustard, chana crops for at least three months, says study

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Mustard and gram farmers in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are preferring staggered sales now, which is contrary to popular perception that farmers dump their entire produce upon harvest, according to a study conducted by New Delhi-based Arcus Policy Research and commissioned by futures trading platform NCDEX. The decision on the timing of the sales is … Read more

Farm to Fork: The role of international trade agreements in shaping agricultural supply chains

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A stark reality unfolds in India’s agricultural ecosystem. While we have achieved self-sufficiency in food production, the challenges lie in the hardships faced by farmers, which is almost half of India’s workforce. Farmers grapple with alarmingly low incomes, poor welfare, and high suicide rates. India’s success will be incomplete without effectively addressing issues related to … Read more