Mar 26, 2021Why Retail chains are not likely to monopolize Indian Agriculture.The farmer agitation against the three farm laws crossed a 100 days some days back. And today, the farmers have called for a nationwide strike. While some may argue that the intensity seems to have tapered down, the dust definitely has not settled down on the issue. Amidst the high…Farm Laws5 min read
Jul 3, 2020Ordinance to deregulate APMCs: A bold step forward, but some alterations requiredThe newly promulgated ‘Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Ordinance 2020’ has been widely hailed as a revolutionary step in agriculture reforms. The ordinance seeks to provide for a barrier-free trade of farmers’ produce outside the markets notified under the various state APMC Acts. The APMCs, for long…4 min read