Need for Reforms in Agricultural Marketing

Reforming agricultural marketing in India is crucial for improving farmers' income, reducing middlemen, and enhancing market access. Key measures include deregulating markets, promoting e-trading platforms, and strengthening infrastructure to ensure efficient and transparent transactions.

Need for Reforms

  • Fragmented Supply Chains: Inefficiencies due to multiple intermediaries, leading to higher costs and lower prices for farmers.
  • Inadequate Infrastructure: Poor storage, transportation, and processing facilities result in high post-harvest losses.
  • Limited Market Access: Farmers often lack access to large and competitive markets, restricting their ability to get fair prices.
  • Regulatory Constraints: Stringent regulations under the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Acts restrict farmers' freedom to sell ....
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