Crop diversification needs more than an incentive

For many farmers, paddy has long been the default crop. But depending on a single crop can leave households exposed to price fluctuations, weather risks and rising input costs. Chhattisgarh’s Krishak Unnati Yojana encourages farmers to try alternative crops by offering an incentive of up to 15,000 Rupees per acre for shifting from paddy. Young … Read more