06 Dec Wheat Processing: A key to double farmer’s income
गेहूं प्रसंस्करण: किसान की आय दोगुनी करने की कुंजी Wheat processing can be India’s response to the current PM’s call for doubling farmers’ income. cereal processing industry connects farming, manufacturing, and consumers. It decreases post-harvest waste of cereals via infrastructure development and significantly increases the value of agricultural produce through processing technology. When the value created via the prevention of wastage travels back to the farmers through the value chain, it can greatly increase their income. Nowadays, there is a continuous debate about the optimal long-term strategy for feeding the expanding global population and its consequences for research and development. Some advocate for an evergreen revolution to ensure the supply of staple food, whilst others give prominence to enhancing and diversifying people’s diet. We aim to add to this debate by examining the case of wheat products and their impact on livelihood. Agriculture is the cornerstone of India’s employing about 43 percent of the total human resources and contributing around 17 percent to India’s economy (Gross Value Added at current prices, 2019). More than 70% of rural households in India rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. Agriculture and allied sectors are the greatest sources of livelihood. About 82% of these farmers are small and marginal farmers (owning less than two hectares of land)....