Opinion and Preferences of Farmers Regarding Training Programmes
2025
Manish Bajpai | Surya Rathore
India is pre-dominantly an agricultural country with agriculture being the major occupation for a majority of people in the rural areas. India has an inherent strength to dominate in the global market. About 67 per cent of the Indian population live in rural areas and depend on farming. Indian farmers contribute significantly to the national economy and thereby constitute one of the important national assets. After the implementation of the World Trade Agreement, agricultural exports have undergone significant changes in content and composition, particularly after 199~-95. In a study conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research, it has been observed that free trade is likely to benefit India immensely since it is competitive in wheat, rice, cotton and sorghum. Besides, the recent spurt in agricultural exports and their diversification from traditional commodities like tea, coffee and spices into areas like marine products, cashew kernel, oil seeds, rice, fruits and processed foods confirm that agricultural sector enjoys a great comparative advantage
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