date:Aug 29, 2012
hing systems, quality incentives, technical guidance and good quality raw material. Importantly, farmers are insulated from market risk and post-harvest damage.
Earlier, a farmer had to run after a trader for his payment, even after plucking, loading and bringing his produce to the mandi. Now the traders and companies do all the post-harvest work and pay by cheque the same day.
Exporters are also working overtime to educate farmers about the risks associated with pesticide residues. The Agricu