Pakistan is emerging as a serious competitor to India in the world Maize (corn) market, providing its output at a price that is over $20 a tonne lower than India’s, particularly in South-East Asia. ‘Pakistan is selling maize in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, for $282 (₹20,675) a tonne...
In the last three years, the involvement of marginal farmers and those from the general category in the Central government’s PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) has decreased. Simultaneously, the number of OBC farmers opting for PMFBY has increased significantly. According to...
The latest Cabinet decision to raise the MSP for the 2021-22 Kharif season crops raises question What is the purpose of MSP for crops? and confirms that the announcement of minimum support prices (MSP) for various crops seems to have become a ritualistic activity over the years. The...
In the forthcoming Kharif season, India’s agriculture industry is expecting record production volumes. Despite a spike in Covid-19 numbers, agricultural production did not suffer in 2020 and does not appear to be slowing down this year. The Union government anticipates a rise in...
The Union Govt announced a rise in the minimum support price (MSP) of key kharif crops by 4-5 percent on Wednesday, as part of the Centre’s attempt to alleviate concerns about controversial agricultural law. MSPs for commodities such as paddy, cotton, jowar, bajra, maize, peanuts...
