Lok Sabha polls: Agriculture will be in focus for the next government

Agriculture has been a clear focus of the current government, evident from the intent to double farmers’ income. The performance in the past five years serves as a directional template for the new government. Business Standard looks at some of the key areas

Oversupply 

Exports can supplement a strong MSP policy in an environment of over production. The 50% rise in MSP for major crops, though comme­ndable, has not realised in a better price realisation to farmers, as wholesale prices remain subdued. Farm exports still haven’t reached the best ever  recorded figure in 2012-13 at over $42 bn

Farm