Page 6 - Agriculture Reform

States fear losing revenue once agriculture market reforms kick in

The first of a two-part series looks at why states such as Punjab, which depend on taxes levied on mandi transactions, are disgruntled

Experts question provisions of Centre's three agri market reform ordinances

Lack of mandatory written contracts, provision to invoke controlling powers among many bones of contention

Govt promulgates ordinances on inter-state agri trade, contract farming

However, both of Ordinances give unbridled power to the lower bureaucracy in times of dispute between farmers and buyers that can be companies in case of the Contract agreement.

Existing APMC laws restrict trade, competition: Ramesh Chand of NITI Aayog

He says that the APMC system did not evolve with changes in time and requirement

Letter to BS: Animal health is a major component in agri reforms

However, the situation of the unproductive cattle is unclear

Sitharaman brings farm sector reforms, to deregulate onion, potato prices

Stock limits will be imposed only under exceptional circumstances like national calamities and famine, said the FM

Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday

These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.

Stimulus 2.0: Reforms good, implementation a challenge, say food firms

The reason is the "well-oiled system" that exists right now, preventing farmers from approaching buyers directly.

Covid an opportunity for agri reforms

The virus outbreak is likely to have a lasting impact on farming, especially on the way crops are sown, harvested and disposed of

Don't chase numbers

FPOs will work well only if constraints are removed

New solutions for Indian farming

The use of digital platforms can transform delivery mechanisms for agriculturists, reducing costs and turning their vocation into a potentially remunerative one

Misuse of agriculture credit

RBI report provides damning evidence

Letter to BS: There is a strong need to reform agriculture for development

There is a strong need to reform agriculture for the development and well-being of over 60 per cent of the population

What made Chaudhary Charan Singh a true champion of the Indian farmer

Charan Singh, the first 'kisan' PM, played a pivotal role in re-organising the political economy of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh by drafting and enacting different bills for agricultural reforms

Years of unheeded reports: Why Ashok Gulati didn't join govt's agri panel

Gulati is perfectly correct when he says that several reports already exist on reforming the agriculture sector