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प्रश्न
Most small towns have regulated market yards. Farmers can go to these markets and sell their produce. They can also store their goods in the yard. In 2016, Union Government launched a portal named e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), and a Pan-India online portal by connecting mandis and RMYs. Visit one regulated market yard or Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee collect the details of its functioning, kind of goods coming to the yard and how prices are fixed. Prepare a detailed report and discuss in the class.
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उत्तर
I visited a regulated market yard where farmers bring their agricultural produce for sale. The market is supervised by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC).
The market yard functions as:
- Farmers bring their produce to the market yard.
- The produce is weighed and graded according to quality.
- Traders and buyers inspect the produce.
- Prices are generally determined through bidding/auction, depending on quality, demand and supply.
- After the sale, the farmer receives payment for the produce.
- The market yard may also provide storage, weighing, transport and other facilities.
The following types of goods come to the yard:
- Wheat
- Rice
- Pulses
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Oilseeds
- Cotton and other agricultural products
Prices are influenced by the quality of the produce, quantity supplied, market demand, prevailing market prices, and competition among buyers. In regulated markets, proper weighing and transparent sale procedures help farmers receive a fairer price.
In the market, the following facilities are available:
- Weighing facilities
- Storage or godown facilities
- Market sheds
- Drinking water and basic amenities
- Transport and loading facilities
- Information about market prices
The role of e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is to help connect agricultural markets electronically. It can provide farmers and traders with better access to price information and a wider market for buying and selling agricultural produce.
Conclusion:
Regulated market yards help farmers sell their produce in an organised manner and reduce unfair practices. Better storage, transparent price discovery and wider market access can help farmers obtain better returns for their produce.
