Question

why the supply of agricultural inputs was disrupted during lockdown?​

Answer 1

Answer:The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted Indian agriculture, and forced players across the agri-value-chain to remodel day-to-day operations. With agriculture declared an essential industry, farmers continued to farm despite disruptions at every stage of the agri-supply-chain.

Explanation:Health and safety concerns aside, there were multiple challenges on ground. With closure of local mandis, farmers were unable to sell their produce in physical market places, and their liquidity was strained. Restrictions on movement and closure of state and national borders affected transportation of agri-produce from farms to markets and of essential seeds & crop protection products from factories to markets. It also disrupted exports of produce and agri-inputs from India to other countries. Farmers could not receive on-field agronomic advisory on crop, pest and disease management. Restricted operations of agri-input retail stores led to delays in procuring essential agri-inputs. Farm operations and harvesting were affected with migrant labour returning to their villages.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted Indian agriculture, and forced players across the agri-value-chain to remodel day-to-day operations. With agriculture declared an essential industry, farmers continued to farm despite disruptions at every stage of the agri-supply-chain.

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