Impact of COVID-19 on the marketing of farm produce, Crop prices, and food security in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh
Author(s):
Pratiksha Tripathi and Hulas Pathak
Abstract:
India is mostly an agricultural country, making farming the most essential profession. From the industrial hub to the final consumer, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the agricultural supply chain. This paper begins by examining the various strategies that affect farm product marketing. The majority of respondents about 65 percent reported that the marketing of farm products was impacted adversely due to the COVID-19-related restrictions. 73.33 percent of respondents reported price of farm products decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. 47.50 percent of sampled farmers reported quality of farm products decreased especially vegetable growers due to a lack of storage facilities, lack of transportation facility and high transportation costs, and restrictions imposed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 63.57 percent faced difficulty finding a market for their farm products during the COVID-19 crisis. The highest difference in prices before and after the lockdown was seen in bottle guard -765.30 rupees with a difference percent -67.75 percent. However, there was a significant amount of fluctuation in crop prices, which exposed producers to price risk. To protect farmers from the risk of fluctuating prices, the government ought to think about creating a price stabilization fund. 58.66 per cent of sampled households were food secure, while approximately 5.33 per cent were severely food insecure and the remaining 36 per cent were moderately food insecure. As a result, the government should implement the necessary controls to stop the pandemic without interfering with the food supply chain and while taking into account the citizen’s food security.
How to cite this article:
Pratiksha Tripathi, Hulas Pathak. Impact of COVID-19 on the marketing of farm produce, Crop prices, and food security in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(2):2501-2509.