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  • Feb 20, 2024
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TALKS POSITIVE, FOCUSED ON CROP DIVERSIFICATION, AID VIA NAFED

Why in the news?

  • A recent meeting between government officials and farmer leaders in India, focusing on negotiations related to agricultural policies and demands.
  • Discussions centred on crop diversification and aid through NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India).
source: slideserve

Highlights of the meeting:

  • The meeting aimed to address farmer demands, including MSP legislation and production cost calculations.
  • Farmers advocate for MSP guarantee and a 50% increase based on production costs.
What is Crop diversification

●      Crop diversification: Introducing new crops or cropping systems.

●      Aim: Enhancing agricultural production by assessing returns and marketing prospects.

●      Cropping system: Techniques and sequences for crop cultivation.

●      Types: Sequential, monocrop, intercrop, relay, mixed, and alley cropping.