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It’s not just India. Trying to grow the right amount of any crop is insanely difficult for all farmers, no matter the region.
by distortionfield 3y ago
It’s not just India. Trying to grow the right amount of any crop is insanely difficult for all farmers, no matter the region.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoHence the futures markets.
- carlmr 3y agoThe more markets worldwide connect to balance out local weather issues the more predictable the outcome. The problem however is international cooperation when there's global shortages.
- unmole 3y agoThe problem is as old as agriculture itself and we've known the solution too for millinea: Store surpluses that can be used in lean years. But in India procurement, storage and sale of agricultural produce are all wrapped up in a maze of Byzantine laws. As a result, availability of financing and infrastructure is abysmal. The first modern rice silos in the country are only expected to start operations in the next month or so.