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Modi Urges Farmers to Target Global Markets with Chemical-Free Produce
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged farmers to look beyond production and target global markets, NDTV Profit reports. He said chemical-free farming could create new export opportunities as demand for such food…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged farmers to look beyond production and target global markets, NDTV Profit reports. He said chemical-free farming could create new export opportunities as demand for such food rises.
The call places exports alongside farm output as a priority. The report does not provide details on specific crops, markets, policy measures or timelines. It also does not quantify the current demand for chemical-free food or estimate the potential value of new exports.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that chemical-free farming will quickly transform India into an export powerhouse. That is too broad a claim without data on certification, yields, costs and overseas buyers. Farmers also need reliable testing, storage and market access, not just an appeal to change practices. The useful test is whether exports of certified chemical-free produce rise, and whether farmers receive better returns after meeting those standards.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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