effect of covid -19 on farming
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According to the Finance Minister, all the measures taken by the government in the economic package is aimed at empowering people to create production capacities and generate jobs.
The FM also announced a Rs 10,000 crore
The fund will focus on the cluster-based agricultural activities like, for example, makhana production in Bihar, ragi in Karnataka, kesar in Kashmir, bamboo in the North-East etc.
The Finance Minister said an existing scheme to provide support for farmers in engaged in the production of tomato, onion, and potatoes will be given additional fund to help in transportation and storage of these produce.
The Essential Commodities Act, which was introduced in 1955 to prevent hoarding and ensure food security, will now be amended to ensure that the trading in cereals, edible pulses, onion, AMD potato will be completely liberalised.
The Finance Minister said unless it is a case of emergency, under the amended regulations, there will be no requirement of storing certain stock of these horticultural produce. This is expected to create a free movement of these produce and give farmers the choice to sell them to anybody.
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The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted society in unexpected ways and exposed the frailties of some systems – among them, corporate farming. As the coronavirus spread, large food manufacturing plants were forced to shut down, and for the first time many consumers faced empty grocery store shelves, causing them to think more critically about the sources of their food.
As a result, some small farms have seen a boost in clientele. CSAs (community supported agriculture), farmers markets, and local produce have widened their appeal this season as trips to the grocery store have become less convenient and more complicated.
“Since the pandemic has started, our business has improved quite a bit. It’s really welcome. I just wish that I could produce more,” says Skip Clark, owner of Ketonen Clark Farm in Rutland, Massachusetts.
On the surface, the surge in demand is a much-needed stimulus for small farmers who are often struggling to make ends meet. On a deeper level, it shows how consumers are willing to rethink their habits, a behavioral shift that could last even after the pandemic ends.
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