MY  AGRI JOURNEY CONTINUES-TALES OF SUGARCANE FARMERS . Sugarcane rates are more stable as it is decided based on fair & remunerative price (FRP) fixed by GOI annually coupled with sugar recovery. Hence the minimum guarantee is assured to farmers. Due to prevailing zonal system of cane movement regulation, farmers are automatically tied up with sugar unit located in the respective zone. Factories arrange crop loans from banks based on the cane purchase agreements, due to which the tenant farmers, defective title land holders ,also get easy access to loans, which was not case with regular crop loans. Few factories lure farmers with notional subsidies in the form of seed, fertilisers etc , but finally adjust in the cane pricing. Though Rangarajan committee on sugar industry formed during UPA Govt,came out with sound recommendations in favour of farmers , like free zone, comprehensive pricing formula for cane considering value for baggase, Molasses and other products etc, i...

AAP KA KHANA – KISAN KA BHAROSA (ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR HEALTHY FOOD BASKET) Introduction: With the threat of plastic rice, artificial milk and milk products, adulterated oils etc being in circulation, the need for authentic food supply chain with quality assurance, localised taste and conventional processing/preparations is being felt. This concept of local sourcing, value addition and efficient supply chain with robust technology interface has huge potential, provided the concept is implemented more out of passion coupled with genuine interest to serve the producer & end user. Once things are positioned properly it has huge potential to scale it up and makes good economic sense too.  This will eliminate many layers in supply chain, thereby give economic opportunities to farmers and also create employment to rural poor particularly women. The localized rural enterprises such as conventional rice /dhal mills, atta girnis, oil extraction units, local dairies, conven...

Concept note on continuous supply chain management of fruits Introduction: India being a tropical country seasonal fresh fruits are available though out the country and if we plan properly we can avoid frozen and storage fruits completely.  As the seasonal fruits are fresh and grown as per climatic conditions they are good for health. India- Fruit cycle: Jan Feb March Apr May June Grapes, Guava, papaya, pineapple, strawberry Grapes, Guava, papaya, pineapple, strawberry, chikoo, oranges Grapes, pineapple, chikoo, oranges, melons Grapes, pineapple, chikoo, oranges, melons, jackfruit, Mangoes- Suvarnareka, Beneson Alphenso, kesar, chinnrasalu, beneson, melons, litchi, jackfruit Alphenso, kesar,  beneson, melons, litchi, jackfruit July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Dusseri, langda, chusa, cherries, peaches, plums Dusseri, langda, chusa, cherries,...