Introduction Agriculture plays a critical role in India’s economy, employing nearly half of the population and contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP. However, despite its importance, the agricultural sector has long struggled with issues such as poor market access, price volatility, and lack of transparency. One of the most significant reforms in recent years has…
Introduction The agriculture sector is the backbone of many economies around the world, particularly in developing nations. However, despite its importance, farmers in many regions often face challenges such as price volatility, market access issues, and inefficient supply chain systems. These challenges can result in low incomes, wastage of produce, and even farmers abandoning agriculture…
Introduction Indian agriculture, despite being a major livelihood source for more than 50% of the population, has long been trapped in issues of fragmentation, low productivity, price volatility, and weak market linkages. In this context, two key institutional reforms—Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)—have been introduced to transform the structure…