What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?
The transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India are riddled with constraints that limit farmers' income and lead to post-harvest losses. A primary issue is the lack of adequate infrastructure. Poor rural roads make it difficult to move produce quickly, and a shortage of cold storage and refrigerated transport means perishable goods often spoil before reaching the market.
In terms of marketing, farmers face issues with a fragmented market system dominated by intermediaries. The APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) acts have created monopolistic mandis, limiting farmers' choices on where to sell their produce.
This leads to a lack of transparent price discovery. Additionally, a long and complex supply chain with multiple middlemen ensures that farmers receive only a small fraction of the final price paid by the consumer. Lack of access to real-time market information further weakens their bargaining power.
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