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Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for agriculture sector

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At a glance

  • Agriculture and allied sector GVA growth rate declined from 6.3% in 2017 to 2.9% in 2019
  • Export in terms of value of agri commo-dities and processed food jumped 7% in 2019
  • Erratic weather patterns disrupted agri activities
  • Production is expected to decline for most crops as compared to the previous years  
  • Cereals and food grains are expected to have a surplus production, while pulses and oilseeds will be short in supply as compared to demand, in the coming decade

Key challenges

  • Agri-insurance scheme is facing issues 
  • Capacity utilisation in edible oil refining has decreased from 65% to 46% in five

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