| Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Agriculture and allied, Issue: Reforms in Agri-food space |
Reforms needed in Agri-food space:
- Focus on food systems transformation for sustainable agriculture.
- Invest in Agri-R&D, innovations, and extension for increased productivity.
- Address climate change impacts with climate-resilient agriculture and water management.
- Prepare for urbanization with improved logistics and value chains for food distribution.
- Promote Farmer Producer Organizations to empower smallholders and create scale.
- Shift from food security to nutritional security through fortification of staples.
- Encourage PPP for efficient value chains and climate-resilient seeds.
- Repurpose subsidies towards direct income transfers for farmers’ welfare and agricultural development.
| +1 advantage for mains( Datapoint): Last year’s El Nino effect led to agri-GDP growth dropping from 4.7 per cent in 2022-23 to just 0.7 per cent in 2023-24 (as per the second advance estimate). |
