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A plan for the winter crop
Context:
As the Central government is continuously making efforts to make the food stability in the country using export bans or stocking limits. However, they are not the best way forward. There is a need for Better technology and policies that must ensure farmers get their due.
Need for Crop Planning
- Monsoon Shortfall: India experienced a 5.6% deficit in the monsoon compared to the long-period average, leading to concerns about crop yields and food prices.
- Diverse Crop Scenario: Despite rainfall challenges, the area planted for paddy and sugarcane increased, while pulses, particularly arhar (tur), saw a decline.
- Import Solutions: To curb tur price inflation, considering imports from African countries and Myanmar is suggested.
Wheat Production and Policy Implications
- Discrepancies in Estimates: Discrepancies between government estimates and trade estimates of wheat production create market uncertainty and inflation expectations.
- Decline in Wheat Procurement: A significant drop in wheat procurement and export bans has impacted wheat prices and farmers' incomes.
- Consumer vs. Farmer Interests: The policy's pro-consumer bias, with low prices and dumping, raises questions about protecting farmers' interests and incentivizing production.
Requirement for Technological Upgrades
- Rice Export Restrictions: Similar to wheat, rice also faced export restrictions aimed at maintaining prices near the MSP, affecting farmers' income.
- Technological Monitoring: Advancements in technology can enable real-time crop monitoring, better production estimates, and crop insurance claims.
- Policy Reforms for Farmer Welfare: A call for improved technology and farmer-centric policies to strengthen Indian agriculture's position globally and avoid abrupt export bans.
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