Headline retail inflation in India jumped to a 15-month high at 7.44% in July, riding on high vegetable prices, especially the tomato. The uneven monsoon rains across the country and the El Nino effect have further added to the uncertainty in the supply of cereals and vegetables in the months...
Prof Basanta K. Sahu, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, feels that the targets envisioned in the horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP) need to be juxtaposed with the distinct issues faced by the sector. Resolving scale challenges, branding products internationally, setting up of farm and multi-modal infrastructure, ensuring technology integration and...
ICRIER’s Dr. Arpita Mukherjee opines that cereals are exported more than fruits and vegetables because of a variety of reasons which include lack of export-oriented production in case of fruits and vegetables; lack of awareness among farmers about importing country requirements and standards. Horticulture export can grow by attracting private...
Priyanka Singh, Director, Taj Agro, opines that corporates should lease out their land and provide better competitive rates to farmers for their products. They should also impart training to horticulturists related to modern technology techniques being employed in horticulture. This would also improve the living standards of farmers to a...
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