Question

Visit a farmer/trader who grows or sells pulses.Discuss what are the advantages and challenges that he faces in his profession. Share his/her story as a newspaper article in 150 words.

Answer 1

Mention the fact that as the developing world gets richer, dietary patterns are changing. People are beginning to eat more of protein. As a result, with an increase in demand for protein, the price of pulses are likely to go up. However, there are 2 major challenges in the profession.
1. In areas that are not irrigated, farming would be subject to the vagaries of nature. 
2. The price of pulses is very volatile (due to low elasticity).