Author: Pallavi Rajkhowa
Diversifying Farming in Chhattisgarh: What We Know About Agriculture in the State
Rice is a cornerstone of Indian diets, where policies linked to the Green Revolution have helped it and wheat achieve dominance in cropping systems. But methane emissions from rice cultivation play a significant role in exacerbating climate change, and it…
How Soybean FPOs Can Use Futures Contracts to Manage Risk
Price volatility affects all members of the agricultural value chain, but smallholder farmers in developing countries are particularly vulnerable to adverse prices. In general, price hedging mechanisms for smallholder farmers are limited and, in many cases, not used. With appropriate…
Soybean Value Chains and Market Efficiency: Lessons from a Field Visit to FPOs in Latur
In a recent visit to Latur, a district in Maharashtra, India, we gained an understanding of the marketing channels and infrastructure available for local soybean producers. In India, Latur is a significant agricultural hub for soybean cultivation, with the second-highest…