Farmers Income

The Centre is considering a ₹28,000 crore allocation for food processing schemes PMFME and PMKSY to improve farmers' incomes and reduce post-harvest losses. The plan includes enhancing credit-linked subsidies and modern infrastructure to support farm growth and job creation.

In 2025, India's agrarian distress deepened due to severe floods and declining market prices, negatively impacting farmers' incomes.

India's onion buffer scheme has effectively stabilized prices, boosting farmers' incomes by 19% and reducing retail price volatility by 24%. With around 18,773 farmers benefiting directly, the program ensures lower consumer prices, demonstrating a successful agricultural intervention.

Rajasthan has reported major glitches in the rollout of e-NAM 2.0, forcing farmers back to local mandis and risking lower prices. The agriculture ministry acknowledges issues and is addressing feedback as the platform aims to improve market access and returns for farmers.

Lower incomes from the Kharif season and a dampened price outlook for the ongoing winter crop season are worrying farmers. That’s also a warning for companies selling both FMCG and durables like fridges and televisions.

India plans a mid-path emission standard for sub-50 HP tractors to avoid steep cost hikes, ease industry worries and ensure cleaner norms don’t hurt farmer affordability.

Low food prices are good for the consumer, but not so much for the farmer. Market prices of farm products remain below minimum support prices in many states, and the government wants to prevent panic sales during the coming procurement season.

By creating a regular feedback and review mechanism, the government aims to boost farmers’ awareness of support programs, address grievances promptly, and promote adoption of sustainable farming practices.

Farmers managing multiple helplines for various schemes may soon have relief. The government plans a centralized toll-free number to streamline grievance redressal and consolidate agricultural support services.