The dairy sector in India has grown from a small rural cottage industry to making India the largest producer of milk in the world. Initially, dairy was localized with production and consumption nearby. The establishment of military dairy farms and milk cooperatives allowed for regular milk delivery in cities. Today, over 100 million animals are reared by 70 million farmers organized into over 100,000 village cooperatives. The National Dairy Development Board and cooperatives like Amul played a key role in development through programs like Operation Flood. While India is now nearly self-sufficient in milk and milk products, challenges remain around cold storage, transportation infrastructure, and further developing the rural market.
Economic measures for doubling farmers' income by 2022 by HARSHIT MISHRAHarshit Mishra
This document provides an overview of various economic measures and policies aimed at doubling farmer's income in India by 2022. It discusses the need to focus on farmer welfare in addition to agricultural output. Key policies and schemes introduced by the government are summarized, including PM-KISAN, soil health cards, and efforts to promote organic farming, crop insurance, and irrigation. The document also examines past trends in farmer income and the various sources of potential income growth, such as livestock, horticulture, and reducing production costs.
This document summarizes agricultural subsidies in India. It acknowledges an online academic writing course and the course coordinator. It then introduces agricultural subsidies in India, noting their important role in the economy and how they protect weaker farmers. It outlines the objectives of studying subsidy types, distribution criteria, and annual budget allocations. The major subsidy types are then defined, including for food, fertilizers, credit, irrigation, power, and seeds. Criteria for distribution are merit, income level, and social group. Budget allocations for the past four years are provided for food subsidies, fertilizer subsidies, and credit subsidies. The conclusion reiterates the significance of subsidies for agricultural production and notes government efforts to develop the system.
The document discusses problems faced by Indian agriculture and potential solutions. Key problems include: 1) Reliance on monsoon rainfall for irrigation which is unpredictable; 2) Low profits for farmers compared to other countries due to lack of technology and infrastructure; 3) Inefficient distribution networks with multiple mediators increasing costs for farmers. Potential solutions proposed are increasing government spending on agriculture, developing irrigation infrastructure, improving distribution networks with technology, and increasing investment in seed research.
This document is the executive summary of the report "India as an agriculture and high value food powerhouse: A new vision for 2030". It discusses the need for a second Green Revolution in India to realize the vision of making India a global powerhouse in food and agriculture. This will require a mission mode approach and greater public-private partnerships. Industry-farmer partnerships and development of the food processing industry will create linkages between these two pillars of the economy. The future lies in crop diversification to high value crops and higher value addition. Infrastructure development, extension services, quality inputs, and appropriate mechanization can improve farm productivity and returns for farmers. The recommendations aim to enhance farmer incomes and make quality food more accessible and affordable
1) Agriculture faces problems due to limited land supply, making sustained food imports not viable for India's needs. Increased agricultural productivity is required to ensure food security for current and future populations.
2) While services have replaced agriculture as the largest GDP contributor, agriculture remains the largest employer in India. The development of high-yielding seeds and the fertilizer-irrigation package in the 1960s led to large increases in productivity.
3) There are still significant variations in productivity across states and regions in India, highlighting the need to address disparities. Increased production is also required to meet projected demand increases for items like oilseeds, fish, eggs, and fruits by 2020-2021.
Contribution of agricultuter to gdp-trends & policy implicationVIVEK KUMAR
Agriculture plays a vital role in India's economy, contributing to GDP and providing livelihoods for 58% of the population. India is a major global producer and exporter of agricultural goods such as spices, fruits, and vegetables. The agricultural GDP was USD244.74 billion in FY2016, growing at a CAGR of 6.64% from FY2007-FY2016. Agricultural exports have also increased significantly, with total exports reaching USD32.08 billion in FY2016. The government is undertaking initiatives to further support the agricultural sector through increased credit availability, e-NAM market platform, organic farming, and fertilizer production.
The dairy sector in India has grown from a small rural cottage industry to making India the largest producer of milk in the world. Initially, dairy was localized with production and consumption nearby. The establishment of military dairy farms and milk cooperatives allowed for regular milk delivery in cities. Today, over 100 million animals are reared by 70 million farmers organized into over 100,000 village cooperatives. The National Dairy Development Board and cooperatives like Amul played a key role in development through programs like Operation Flood. While India is now nearly self-sufficient in milk and milk products, challenges remain around cold storage, transportation infrastructure, and further developing the rural market.
Economic measures for doubling farmers' income by 2022 by HARSHIT MISHRAHarshit Mishra
This document provides an overview of various economic measures and policies aimed at doubling farmer's income in India by 2022. It discusses the need to focus on farmer welfare in addition to agricultural output. Key policies and schemes introduced by the government are summarized, including PM-KISAN, soil health cards, and efforts to promote organic farming, crop insurance, and irrigation. The document also examines past trends in farmer income and the various sources of potential income growth, such as livestock, horticulture, and reducing production costs.
This document summarizes agricultural subsidies in India. It acknowledges an online academic writing course and the course coordinator. It then introduces agricultural subsidies in India, noting their important role in the economy and how they protect weaker farmers. It outlines the objectives of studying subsidy types, distribution criteria, and annual budget allocations. The major subsidy types are then defined, including for food, fertilizers, credit, irrigation, power, and seeds. Criteria for distribution are merit, income level, and social group. Budget allocations for the past four years are provided for food subsidies, fertilizer subsidies, and credit subsidies. The conclusion reiterates the significance of subsidies for agricultural production and notes government efforts to develop the system.
The document discusses problems faced by Indian agriculture and potential solutions. Key problems include: 1) Reliance on monsoon rainfall for irrigation which is unpredictable; 2) Low profits for farmers compared to other countries due to lack of technology and infrastructure; 3) Inefficient distribution networks with multiple mediators increasing costs for farmers. Potential solutions proposed are increasing government spending on agriculture, developing irrigation infrastructure, improving distribution networks with technology, and increasing investment in seed research.
This document is the executive summary of the report "India as an agriculture and high value food powerhouse: A new vision for 2030". It discusses the need for a second Green Revolution in India to realize the vision of making India a global powerhouse in food and agriculture. This will require a mission mode approach and greater public-private partnerships. Industry-farmer partnerships and development of the food processing industry will create linkages between these two pillars of the economy. The future lies in crop diversification to high value crops and higher value addition. Infrastructure development, extension services, quality inputs, and appropriate mechanization can improve farm productivity and returns for farmers. The recommendations aim to enhance farmer incomes and make quality food more accessible and affordable
1) Agriculture faces problems due to limited land supply, making sustained food imports not viable for India's needs. Increased agricultural productivity is required to ensure food security for current and future populations.
2) While services have replaced agriculture as the largest GDP contributor, agriculture remains the largest employer in India. The development of high-yielding seeds and the fertilizer-irrigation package in the 1960s led to large increases in productivity.
3) There are still significant variations in productivity across states and regions in India, highlighting the need to address disparities. Increased production is also required to meet projected demand increases for items like oilseeds, fish, eggs, and fruits by 2020-2021.
Contribution of agricultuter to gdp-trends & policy implicationVIVEK KUMAR
Agriculture plays a vital role in India's economy, contributing to GDP and providing livelihoods for 58% of the population. India is a major global producer and exporter of agricultural goods such as spices, fruits, and vegetables. The agricultural GDP was USD244.74 billion in FY2016, growing at a CAGR of 6.64% from FY2007-FY2016. Agricultural exports have also increased significantly, with total exports reaching USD32.08 billion in FY2016. The government is undertaking initiatives to further support the agricultural sector through increased credit availability, e-NAM market platform, organic farming, and fertilizer production.
Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Studies(IGIDR), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on
‘Harnessing Opportunities to Improve Agri-Food Systems’ on July 24-25 , 2014 in New Delhi.
The two day conference aims to discuss the agricultural priority of the government and develop a road map to realise these priorities for improved agri food systems.
This document is an academic paper on agricultural subsidies in India submitted by Muhammed Basil P. It begins with an acknowledgement of the online course "Academic Writing" and the course coordinator Dr. Ajay Semalty. The introduction provides background on agricultural subsidies in India, noting their importance to the economy and role in protecting farmers. The objectives are listed as studying the types and criteria for distribution of government agriculture subsidies in India and analyzing subsidy allocation in annual budgets. Major subsidy types including food, fertilizer, credit, irrigation, power and seed are outlined. Criteria for distribution include merit, income level and social group. Data on allocation for food and agriculture subsidies over the past 4 years is presented, with amounts increasing each
Agriculture's contribution to India's GDP has declined from 51.9% in 1950-51 to 13.7% in 2012, though food grain production and productivity has increased. However, growth in the agriculture sector has lagged the overall economy. Productivity remains low at 3.1 tons/hectare compared to the global average of 4.2 tons/hectare. Issues facing the sector include lack of water and labor, low farmer awareness, lack of storage facilities and technology access, and insufficient government support. Solutions proposed include improving irrigation, incentivizing labor, increasing education and awareness programs, boosting storage capacity, and establishing decentralized governing bodies at the block level.
Potential of agro industry in south gujaratSAMEER LAKHANI
Objectives
Definition : Agroindustry
Indian Scenario
Gujarat Agriculture Global Leader & Global Overview
Gujarat: Important Crops
Gujarat: Horticulture Position
Gujarat: Competitive Position in India – Horticulture Crops
Harvesting Seasons for Some Important Fruit Crops of Gujarat
Importance of fruit and vegetable Industry
Different Food Processing Sectors
Processing Level in Various Country
Indian Processing Industry Profile
Levels of Processing Units
Potential: Across the Value Chain
Agro Processing potential: Way Forward
Potential of Processed Fruit Products
Potential of Processed vegetable product
Agro Processing Potential in Southern Gujarat
Some Examples of South Gujarat’S Agro-Industry
PATSON Food PRVT. LTD & it’s Products
Conclusion
Regular Programmed budget is funded by its members, through contributions set at the FAO Conference. This budget covers core technical work, cooperation and partnerships including the Technical Cooperation Programmed, knowledge exchange, policy and advocacy, direction and administration, governance and security in Gujarat.
Gujarat State ranks first with respect to risk covered (Sum Insured), premium income, subsidies paid, farmers covered and claims paid under NAIS among the implementing States.
National Horticulture Mission (in effect till XI plan) with main thrust on augmenting production of all horticultural products (Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plantation crops, Spices, Medicinal Aromatic plants) in the states
Impact of Co-operative Dairy Development on Rural Economy of India.Nirav Sahni
1. The document discusses an exploratory study of the impact of cooperative dairies in selected areas of Gujarat, India.
2. It examines three cooperative dairies - Amul dairy in Kaira district, Sumul dairy in Surat district, and Vasudhara dairy in Valsad district.
3. The study analyzes the organizational performance, business performance, and socioeconomic impact of the dairies, finding that they have significantly improved milk production and rural development.
The document summarizes India's National Agriculture Policy from 2000. The policy aims to accelerate growth in the agriculture sector to over 4% annually, achieve equitable growth across regions and farmers, and maximize benefits from agricultural exports. Various initiatives have been implemented to achieve the policy's goals, including national policies on cooperation, seeds, and extension. Food grain production reached a record 212 million tonnes in 2001-02 due to macro-management planning and regional strategies. Technology missions have also been launched to develop horticulture and coconut.
India's agriculture sector faces challenges in meeting the growing demand for food due to a slowing growth in arable land and loss of farm labor to other sectors. Farm mechanization is seen as key to increasing agricultural productivity and yields. The government aims to transform Indian agriculture through increasing mechanization levels. Currently, farm mechanization in India is around 40-45% compared to over 80% in developed countries. The farm equipment market is estimated at $6.5 billion but faces issues like small landholdings, high equipment costs, and lack of financing options for farmers. Increased mechanization through policies supporting custom hiring centers and local manufacturing can help boost agricultural productivity in India.
This document summarizes a study on the public distribution system (PDS) in India and its implications for poverty and food security. It provides background on the PDS and outlines the study's data sources and methodology. The study finds that over time, access to the PDS expanded significantly across India as the ratio of market to PDS prices increased. The PDS was also found to be generally inclusive of disadvantaged groups. The study estimates the PDS contributed to reductions in poverty and calorie deficiency, particularly for vulnerable groups. Participation in the PDS was determined by various demographic and socioeconomic factors.
The document discusses the opportunities for food processing in Bihar, India. It notes that while Bihar has strong agricultural potential, only a small percentage of fruits and vegetables are currently processed. The strategy proposes identifying economic clusters in Bihar and providing infrastructure support to help clusters advance up the value chain. A Directorate of Food Processing would be created to oversee this work, along with a Program Management Agency to assist with implementation. Key short-term interventions include developing a food processing policy, identifying priority clusters, and establishing capacity building centers. The long-term vision is for Bihar's food processing industry to become more technologically advanced and a driver of economic growth.
Status of Fruit and Vegetable Processing IndustryMansiGupta413277
India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally but has a low per capita consumption rate. Over 30% of production is wasted due to inadequate processing facilities. The food processing industry plays an important role in conserving and utilizing fruits and vegetables through storage and off-season processing. However, commercial processing in India is less than 2% of production despite being one of the largest producers, due to challenges like a lack of infrastructure, skilled labor, and obsolete technology. The government has implemented several schemes to promote growth in the fruit and vegetable processing industry.
Agriculture is the primary occupation in India, contributing 22% to GDP and employing over half of the workforce. India is the largest producer of many agricultural commodities like spices, pulses, milk, tea and the second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables. The agricultural industry is supported by favorable climatic conditions and government initiatives to boost productivity through irrigation, seeds development, and access to markets and credit.
ICRISAT Global Planning Meeting 2019:CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Inst...ICRISAT
The CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) leads action-oriented research to equip decisionmakers with the evidence required to develop food and agricultural policies that better serve the interests of poor producers and consumers, both men and women.
The document provides an overview of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and the Integrated Farm Management Component (IFMC) project in Bangladesh. It discusses the history and roles of DAE, as well as the objectives, activities, and gender considerations of the IFMC project. The IFMC project aims to increase agricultural production through farmer field schools and farmer organizations. It emphasizes the empowerment of female and male farmers and ensuring their equal participation in project activities. The project also focuses on nutrition education and improving nutrition outcomes for women and children.
The document discusses the agricultural sector in India. It states that agriculture remains important for the Indian economy as 70% of the population depends on it directly or indirectly. Several government schemes and initiatives have been implemented to modernize and boost agriculture, such as the Green Revolution in the 1960s, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana scheme, the National Food Security Mission, and Kisan Credit Cards to provide farmers access to credit. The government continues to prioritize the agricultural sector through the annual budget and new policies around foreign direct investment and food security.
The document discusses a summit on food processing, agribusiness, and dairy (FAD) industries in India. It notes that these industries significantly contribute to India's GDP and hold great importance. The summit aims to explore global business opportunities and innovative technologies to uplift the sectors. It also focuses on issues like food safety standards to help the sectors compete internationally. The summit brings together stakeholders from government organizations and states to discuss opportunities in the FAD industries and help add momentum to their growth in India.
Executive summary of odisha samrudhi agriculture policy 2020 in englishAshwini Chandak
The document provides an executive summary of SAMRUDHI- Agriculture Policy 2020 for Odisha, India. Some key points:
- Agriculture is important to Odisha's economy and livelihoods. The policy aims to increase farmers' incomes and welfare in a sustainable manner.
- The policy focuses on 8 pillars ("SAMRUDHI") and has 10 strategic recommendations, including creating production clusters, improving irrigation, adopting model acts, promoting contract farming and markets, and supporting allied activities like dairy.
- Over 5 years, it aims to boost digitization, insurance coverage, irrigation and high-value crops while reducing wastage and adapting to climate change.
India has done well since independence in Agriculture. But the potential for further growth is immense . By adopting the strategies in the paper , the growth can be taken to 6% p.a.
Corporate farming could help address issues facing Indian agriculture such as low productivity and farmer distress. It may boost agricultural output through large-scale mechanized production and use of new technologies. This could help ensure food security and increase farm incomes. However, corporate farming also presents risks such as environmental issues and the need to protect small farmers' livelihoods. The government would need policies to ensure benefits are shared while mitigating any negative impacts of corporate involvement in agriculture.
Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Studies(IGIDR), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on
‘Harnessing Opportunities to Improve Agri-Food Systems’ on July 24-25 , 2014 in New Delhi.
The two day conference aims to discuss the agricultural priority of the government and develop a road map to realise these priorities for improved agri food systems.
This document is an academic paper on agricultural subsidies in India submitted by Muhammed Basil P. It begins with an acknowledgement of the online course "Academic Writing" and the course coordinator Dr. Ajay Semalty. The introduction provides background on agricultural subsidies in India, noting their importance to the economy and role in protecting farmers. The objectives are listed as studying the types and criteria for distribution of government agriculture subsidies in India and analyzing subsidy allocation in annual budgets. Major subsidy types including food, fertilizer, credit, irrigation, power and seed are outlined. Criteria for distribution include merit, income level and social group. Data on allocation for food and agriculture subsidies over the past 4 years is presented, with amounts increasing each
Agriculture's contribution to India's GDP has declined from 51.9% in 1950-51 to 13.7% in 2012, though food grain production and productivity has increased. However, growth in the agriculture sector has lagged the overall economy. Productivity remains low at 3.1 tons/hectare compared to the global average of 4.2 tons/hectare. Issues facing the sector include lack of water and labor, low farmer awareness, lack of storage facilities and technology access, and insufficient government support. Solutions proposed include improving irrigation, incentivizing labor, increasing education and awareness programs, boosting storage capacity, and establishing decentralized governing bodies at the block level.
Potential of agro industry in south gujaratSAMEER LAKHANI
Objectives
Definition : Agroindustry
Indian Scenario
Gujarat Agriculture Global Leader & Global Overview
Gujarat: Important Crops
Gujarat: Horticulture Position
Gujarat: Competitive Position in India – Horticulture Crops
Harvesting Seasons for Some Important Fruit Crops of Gujarat
Importance of fruit and vegetable Industry
Different Food Processing Sectors
Processing Level in Various Country
Indian Processing Industry Profile
Levels of Processing Units
Potential: Across the Value Chain
Agro Processing potential: Way Forward
Potential of Processed Fruit Products
Potential of Processed vegetable product
Agro Processing Potential in Southern Gujarat
Some Examples of South Gujarat’S Agro-Industry
PATSON Food PRVT. LTD & it’s Products
Conclusion
Regular Programmed budget is funded by its members, through contributions set at the FAO Conference. This budget covers core technical work, cooperation and partnerships including the Technical Cooperation Programmed, knowledge exchange, policy and advocacy, direction and administration, governance and security in Gujarat.
Gujarat State ranks first with respect to risk covered (Sum Insured), premium income, subsidies paid, farmers covered and claims paid under NAIS among the implementing States.
National Horticulture Mission (in effect till XI plan) with main thrust on augmenting production of all horticultural products (Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plantation crops, Spices, Medicinal Aromatic plants) in the states
Impact of Co-operative Dairy Development on Rural Economy of India.Nirav Sahni
1. The document discusses an exploratory study of the impact of cooperative dairies in selected areas of Gujarat, India.
2. It examines three cooperative dairies - Amul dairy in Kaira district, Sumul dairy in Surat district, and Vasudhara dairy in Valsad district.
3. The study analyzes the organizational performance, business performance, and socioeconomic impact of the dairies, finding that they have significantly improved milk production and rural development.
The document summarizes India's National Agriculture Policy from 2000. The policy aims to accelerate growth in the agriculture sector to over 4% annually, achieve equitable growth across regions and farmers, and maximize benefits from agricultural exports. Various initiatives have been implemented to achieve the policy's goals, including national policies on cooperation, seeds, and extension. Food grain production reached a record 212 million tonnes in 2001-02 due to macro-management planning and regional strategies. Technology missions have also been launched to develop horticulture and coconut.
India's agriculture sector faces challenges in meeting the growing demand for food due to a slowing growth in arable land and loss of farm labor to other sectors. Farm mechanization is seen as key to increasing agricultural productivity and yields. The government aims to transform Indian agriculture through increasing mechanization levels. Currently, farm mechanization in India is around 40-45% compared to over 80% in developed countries. The farm equipment market is estimated at $6.5 billion but faces issues like small landholdings, high equipment costs, and lack of financing options for farmers. Increased mechanization through policies supporting custom hiring centers and local manufacturing can help boost agricultural productivity in India.
This document summarizes a study on the public distribution system (PDS) in India and its implications for poverty and food security. It provides background on the PDS and outlines the study's data sources and methodology. The study finds that over time, access to the PDS expanded significantly across India as the ratio of market to PDS prices increased. The PDS was also found to be generally inclusive of disadvantaged groups. The study estimates the PDS contributed to reductions in poverty and calorie deficiency, particularly for vulnerable groups. Participation in the PDS was determined by various demographic and socioeconomic factors.
The document discusses the opportunities for food processing in Bihar, India. It notes that while Bihar has strong agricultural potential, only a small percentage of fruits and vegetables are currently processed. The strategy proposes identifying economic clusters in Bihar and providing infrastructure support to help clusters advance up the value chain. A Directorate of Food Processing would be created to oversee this work, along with a Program Management Agency to assist with implementation. Key short-term interventions include developing a food processing policy, identifying priority clusters, and establishing capacity building centers. The long-term vision is for Bihar's food processing industry to become more technologically advanced and a driver of economic growth.
Status of Fruit and Vegetable Processing IndustryMansiGupta413277
India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally but has a low per capita consumption rate. Over 30% of production is wasted due to inadequate processing facilities. The food processing industry plays an important role in conserving and utilizing fruits and vegetables through storage and off-season processing. However, commercial processing in India is less than 2% of production despite being one of the largest producers, due to challenges like a lack of infrastructure, skilled labor, and obsolete technology. The government has implemented several schemes to promote growth in the fruit and vegetable processing industry.
Agriculture is the primary occupation in India, contributing 22% to GDP and employing over half of the workforce. India is the largest producer of many agricultural commodities like spices, pulses, milk, tea and the second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables. The agricultural industry is supported by favorable climatic conditions and government initiatives to boost productivity through irrigation, seeds development, and access to markets and credit.
ICRISAT Global Planning Meeting 2019:CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Inst...ICRISAT
The CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) leads action-oriented research to equip decisionmakers with the evidence required to develop food and agricultural policies that better serve the interests of poor producers and consumers, both men and women.
The document provides an overview of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and the Integrated Farm Management Component (IFMC) project in Bangladesh. It discusses the history and roles of DAE, as well as the objectives, activities, and gender considerations of the IFMC project. The IFMC project aims to increase agricultural production through farmer field schools and farmer organizations. It emphasizes the empowerment of female and male farmers and ensuring their equal participation in project activities. The project also focuses on nutrition education and improving nutrition outcomes for women and children.
The document discusses the agricultural sector in India. It states that agriculture remains important for the Indian economy as 70% of the population depends on it directly or indirectly. Several government schemes and initiatives have been implemented to modernize and boost agriculture, such as the Green Revolution in the 1960s, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana scheme, the National Food Security Mission, and Kisan Credit Cards to provide farmers access to credit. The government continues to prioritize the agricultural sector through the annual budget and new policies around foreign direct investment and food security.
The document discusses a summit on food processing, agribusiness, and dairy (FAD) industries in India. It notes that these industries significantly contribute to India's GDP and hold great importance. The summit aims to explore global business opportunities and innovative technologies to uplift the sectors. It also focuses on issues like food safety standards to help the sectors compete internationally. The summit brings together stakeholders from government organizations and states to discuss opportunities in the FAD industries and help add momentum to their growth in India.
Executive summary of odisha samrudhi agriculture policy 2020 in englishAshwini Chandak
The document provides an executive summary of SAMRUDHI- Agriculture Policy 2020 for Odisha, India. Some key points:
- Agriculture is important to Odisha's economy and livelihoods. The policy aims to increase farmers' incomes and welfare in a sustainable manner.
- The policy focuses on 8 pillars ("SAMRUDHI") and has 10 strategic recommendations, including creating production clusters, improving irrigation, adopting model acts, promoting contract farming and markets, and supporting allied activities like dairy.
- Over 5 years, it aims to boost digitization, insurance coverage, irrigation and high-value crops while reducing wastage and adapting to climate change.
India has done well since independence in Agriculture. But the potential for further growth is immense . By adopting the strategies in the paper , the growth can be taken to 6% p.a.
Corporate farming could help address issues facing Indian agriculture such as low productivity and farmer distress. It may boost agricultural output through large-scale mechanized production and use of new technologies. This could help ensure food security and increase farm incomes. However, corporate farming also presents risks such as environmental issues and the need to protect small farmers' livelihoods. The government would need policies to ensure benefits are shared while mitigating any negative impacts of corporate involvement in agriculture.
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This document discusses key issues and policies related to Indian agriculture. It outlines three main goals: 1) achieving 4% agricultural growth to raise incomes through productivity increases and diversification, 2) promoting inclusive growth for small farmers and lagging regions, and 3) maintaining sustainability. Several challenges are also discussed, including low productivity, declining farm sizes, and climate change impacts. The document then examines seven policy topics in depth: macroeconomic policies, transforming agriculture through links to industry, ensuring sustainable food production, improving agricultural markets and trade, building resilience, developing healthy food systems, and strengthening institutions and governance. Throughout, the document emphasizes the importance of sensible policies and innovations to address the needs of small farmers and achieve the three overarching goals
- The document discusses reforms needed in Indian agriculture including increasing agricultural production and productivity, improving the conditions of small farmers, reducing post-harvest losses, expanding agricultural credit and insurance, developing warehousing infrastructure, and increasing agricultural exports.
- It also summarizes the current challenges facing Indian agriculture such as declining GDP contribution from agriculture despite many farmers, need for higher mechanization and irrigation, improving soil quality, and developing seed infrastructure. The role of transnational corporations and need for an integrated policy approach is also highlighted.
The document discusses ways to boost agricultural productivity in India such as promoting organic farming, increasing access to financing for small farmers, implementing irrigation projects, and establishing educational programs for students to learn about the importance of agriculture to the economy. It also outlines various policy reforms needed like improving agricultural marketing systems, developing rural infrastructure, preventing water pollution, and establishing a national rural bank. The overall goal is to make agriculture more productive and prosperous through various technological, economic, and institutional interventions.
The document discusses challenges facing Indian agriculture and proposes solutions. Key points:
1. Productivity is low compared to global averages and a large percentage of fruits and vegetables perish due to inadequate storage.
2. Small land holdings, dependence on rainfall, lack of access to credit for small farmers, and excessive state regulations hinder agricultural development.
3. A proposed organization called ADCI would aim to address these challenges through initiatives like setting up research facilities, training programs, online marketplaces, and public-private partnerships to boost investment.
4. Successfully implementing such an organization faces risks like gaining government support, changing farmer mindsets, and integrating diverse functional areas related to agriculture. Convincing farmers and securing initial
This reduction in supply along with the support by a number of Government schemes, including MGNREGA has led to an escalation in farm wages which is adversely impacting the profitability of the farmer. Rural wages have been growing by 17% on average since 2006-07 outstripping urban wages. At the same time, the increase in wages, without an increase in productivity, is fueling inflation.
With Investments being the integral part of the economic development, this edition also highlights the investment scenario in the CII western region for the June quarter ending. Apart from the aforementioned articles it also carries the regular feature of Economy Snapshot and activities in the region.
Ppt on special agricultural zones vijay rajmohanVijay Rajmohan
This policy paper discusses the creation of Special Agricultural Zones (SAZs) in India as a way to improve farmer incomes and address issues in the agricultural sector. It proposes organizing agricultural areas into clusters based on criteria like crops, farming practices, infrastructure, and ecology. SAZs would focus interventions like extension services, subsidies, tax benefits, and relaxed land and investment rules to promote higher value crops. The benefits cited include protecting farmland, improving water use, boosting exports and investments, and facilitating research and skills development. International examples from countries like Japan, China, and Sri Lanka are referenced. It is argued that SAZs could effectively and efficiently target interventions while benefiting farmers equitably. Cooperation with state
This document discusses the development of agriculture in India since independence. It notes that agricultural production has grown at 2.6% annually since independence, compared to 1% annually in the previous 50 years. This growth has shifted from being primarily due to expansion of agricultural land to increases in productivity. The government of India has taken several steps to support agriculture, including land reforms, ensuring remunerative prices, investment in research and extension services, and improving rural infrastructure. The document also provides an overview of the types of farming practiced in India.
The Indian processed food market has been growing consistently in recent years and is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2025. Maharashtra is a leading state in India's food processing industry, accounting for around 13% currently but with potential to reach 25% due to various competitive advantages like large agricultural production, climate conditions favorable for dairy and poultry, and infrastructure. However, the industry faces challenges like a large unorganized sector, lack of infrastructure and quality control, and issues around farm productivity and supply chains. Both government and private players are taking steps to address these challenges and further develop the food processing industry.
The document discusses Nestle India's efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and water stewardship. It describes projects Nestle has partnered on to introduce more efficient cultivation techniques for water-intensive crops like rice and sugarcane in the Kabini River basin. These techniques aim to benefit farmers through higher yields and lower costs while reducing water usage and promoting better soil health. The document also outlines Nestle's work with coffee and milk farmers to raise awareness on water conservation practices like drip irrigation, recycling, and optimizing water use.
The document discusses strategies to boost agricultural productivity in India through public-private partnerships (PPPs). It outlines five themes to transform the agricultural sector's performance, including accelerating sustainable yield improvements, promoting farmer-industry interaction, scaling up food processing and exports, investing in infrastructure with private participation, and nurturing agri-business entrepreneurs. It proposes establishing Agricultural Training Institutes through PPPs to develop skilled workers. An organizational structure is suggested with representation from farmers, private partners, and local communities to effectively manage PPP initiatives at the village and nodal levels. The roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders including government, private sector, and farmers are defined to facilitate productive PPPs while mitigating risks.
This document analyzes the growth and productivity of Indian sugar companies from 2001-2002 to 2010-2011. It finds that northern Indian sugar companies generally saw higher annual growth rates in key metrics like net worth, sales, profits, and raw materials consumption compared to southern companies, driven by better rainfall and irrigation. Regression analysis showed raw materials and other variables like capital and labor contributed 99% to a company's output. The study aims to help improve sugar industry productivity in India by analyzing productivity ratios and trends over time.
Policies and economics of Profitable Agriculture by Harish JHARISH J
Indian agriculture faces many challenges including low productivity, fragmented land holdings, weak supply chains, and pressures on natural resources. The government has implemented various agricultural policies to address these issues. Key policies include providing minimum support prices, crop insurance through Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, income support through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, promoting farmers' organizations, and contract farming. Reforms are also needed in markets, technology, nutrition programs, and developing climate-smart and digital agriculture. The goal of these policies is to improve farmers' incomes and ensure national food security. Proper implementation of policies at local levels is critical to achieving agricultural growth and doubling farmers' incomes
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Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
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India Agriculture Productivity
1. Agriculture productivity in India
By R.Kannan
Agriculture in India has taken great strides after Independence. We had a green revolution whereby , we
witnessed substantial improvement in productivity and after , the productivity levels have stagnated.
The share of agriculture, which was at one point in time constituted more than 50% of the GDP was
down to less than 14%. The contribution of Agriculture to GDP will reduce in the coming years
considering the fact that Services sector will grow at 10% p.a and Industry is also likely to catch up with
the recent initiatives by government.
Compared to the above growth rates and the goals for future growth, we are aiming a growth rate of
only 4% pa. in agriculture which is much below the growth targets for Industry and Services and also
below the potential of agriculture growth.
Despite India emerging as one of the players in Agriculture in the global arena, the productivity of crops
compared to the world best is half in some products and one third in few other products. There is also a
significant variation in productivity of crops between states.
The following trends were observed in Agriculture production and productivity, which makes us consider
various options for improvement in productivity in agriculture.
Average growth rate of Agriculture and allied sector in India Between 2005-06 to 2013-14 was the
highest for MP followed by Puducherry and Jharkhand with a growth rate of 9.56%, 9.04% and 8.59%.
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14(P)
MP 8.92 0.24 18.17 18.63 23.28
Puducherry -16.55 25.62 -14.36 11.23 22.88
Jharkhand -6.21 4.46 26.23 6.15 8.30
Average growth rate of Agriculture and allied sector in India Between 2005-06 to 2013-14 was the
lowest for Chandigarh followed by Kerala and Goa with a growth rate of -3.87%, -0.52% and 0.15% .
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14(P)
Chandigarh -13.10 -6.94 -15.72 -8.76 -0.59
Kerala -1.57 -6.37 -0.06 4.39 -
Goa 0.80 1.66 1.45 -4.53 -
There is a wide variation in Agriculture growth in various states and a state like Chandigarh, it was
showing a constant decline.
Percentage share of Agriculture in India GDP (%) at constant (2004-05) Prices was as follows:
1950-51 1990-91 2000-01 2004-05 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Share in 41.8 24.9 24.0 16.0 12.4 12.3 11.8
2. GDP
Percentage Growth of GDP at constant (2004-05) prices for agriculture sector was as follows:
1951-52 1990-91 2000-01 2004-05 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Growth % 1.6 4.3 -0.6 0.1 9.5 5.3 0.9
India’s position in world agriculture in 2012:
India with a share of 2.4% of world’s agricultural area ranks seventh after Australia. Russia is at top
position. India’s position in Wheat and paddy production is second after China where as it ranks third in
rapeseed production after Canada and China.
Indi is at second place after China in groundnut production. India’s contribution in world Paddy
production is at 21.38% compared to China’s 27.90%. Yield of India is 3720.82 KG/ha while China has
6774.72 Kg/ha in paddy.
India’s contribution in world wheat production is 14.13%, compared to China’s 18.02% . Yield of India
for wheat is 3177.49 kg/ha while China has 4986.74 kg/ha.
India ranks fourth in Maize production with a yield of 2555.68 kg/ha. While USA ranks first with a yield
of 7743.90 kg/ha.
The reasons for Poor agriculture productivity are :
1. Large number of small farms with low productivity and high cost.
2. Poor farmer training / Low skilled farmers.
3. Poor Farm management practices.
4. Unremunerative prices to farmers.
5. Less importance given to agriculture compared to Industry and services.
6. APMC act.
7. Low technology adoption.
8. Poor water management.
9. Resistance to using genetically modified crops.
10. Poor post harvest infrastructure resulting in wastage.
There is a big scope for increasing the productivity of agriculture in India at farm level , post harvest and
at the distribution stages. The following action plans could be taken up for achieving a higher level of
productivity.
1. Growth target for agriculture. We have to set a stretch target of 6% growth for the entire
country till we achieve the best productivity in the world in each crop. The targets at the
national level should be broken down in to targets for each state and district. Once the targets
are set, detailed action plan in terms of what is to be done in each district should be outlined
with clear milestones for each District Agriculture Officer.
2. The focus should be on crops and states where agriculture productivity is low and there is a
need to set a positive growth target for each state and crop.
3. 3. In Central and State budgets, there should be separate allocation in the annual budget for
productivity improvement initiatives.
4. Best practice sharing. Within India itself, some of the states are well advanced in agriculture
and they have better productivity and farm management practices compared to other states.
The best practices should be documented , including the case studies of successful farming and
these should be shared with all the District Agriculture officers. We can also learn from the best
practices from other parts of the world.
5. Since the average size of the land holding is showing a declining trend, the economies scale for
farming is also showing an unfavourable trend and concepts like producer co-operatives
modeled on the basis of Amul Experiment could be adopted across India. The concept of
cooperative farming to achieve economies of scale could be adopted across the states. To start
with each milk co-operative in the state can also start a co-operative for farming ,where
members who are engaged in farming can form part of this co-operative. By achieving
economies scale, the cost of production of crops would come down.
6. Skill Development mission has been created for many of the manufacturing industries. On the
similar lines, a skills development mission for farming to impart the best training to farmers
could be considered by the government.
7. The penetration of mobile has become all pervasive today and this medium could be used very
effectively to communicate to farmers on the Market price of their produce which will help
them to realize a better price. This process has to be facilitated by modifying the APMC act ,
enabling farmers to sell their produce to any buyer. When farmer realizes, better price, the need
for input and output subsidy also will go down, which will help to reduce the subsidies incurred
by the government . This will improve the balance sheet of both the state and Central
governments.
8. Technology adoption. Since most of the farmers are marginal farmers, they are not able to
adopt the latest technologies of farming. Once a cooperative model evolves, it would be easy to
adopt better technologies for farm management.
9. Irrigation management. At each district level , they have to identify scope for building water
resources, implementing participatory irrigation management and adoption of micro irrigation
systems.
10. India has 13 mn h.a of cultivable waste land. Action plans could be identified to expand the
farming into these areas, this will help in increasing the production of crops.
11. Post harvest, lot of wastage is reported in India, which reduces the realization on sale of
products. Now there are efforts to improve the post harvest supply chain including creation of
cold chain across the country. A country wide, state wise and district wise strategies to be
developed for post harvest management of crops. The savings from post harvest management
could be used for improving the productivity of farms.
12. The food processing industry in India is still in the take off stage and there is a big scope for
improving the productivity through setting up food processing units linked to farms. Here
private sector can play a major role.
13. Private sector also can play a major role in aggregation of farmers through contract farming as
well as direct procurement of produce for retailing.
14. Government has to reallocate a part of the subsidy budget for farm productivity and bring in
Systems, procedures and policies to improve the productivity . it has to play a catalytic role by
giving equal emphasis on Agriculture and its growth and use agriculture as one of the pillars of
high GDP growth.
15. Already there are schemes for Agricultural credit and insurance and all these schemes could be
reviewed to encourage and support higher level of agricultural productivity in the system.
4. By involving all the stakeholders and communicating to them the role , they can play in improving the
agriculture productivity and facilitating the regulatory and policy measures, India should be able to
achieve an annual growth of 6% in Agriculture, till it reaches optimum productivity levels. Through join
efforts of all the stake holders, India will be able to achieve desired productivity.