Archive · 27 Dec 2025
India Struggles to Protect Farmers Amid Floods and Low Crop Prices
In India, farmers are having a tough time because of floods and very low prices for their crops like pulses and oilseeds.
The government is trying to help by buying more of these crops, helping farmers sell them to other countries, and covering some of their losses.
They had a meeting to talk about these plans.
This is important because last year, the prices of these crops were very high, but now they have dropped a lot, making it hard for farmers to earn enough money.
Indian officials discussed measures to protect farmer incomes amid floods and low crop prices.
The focus was on increasing procurement of pulses and oilseeds to support farmers.
Measures include facilitating exports and covering part of the losses due to price slumps.
The discussions followed a steep disinflation in crop prices after a sharp surge in FY24.
Agencies involved include the agriculture ministry, food and public distribution, and Niti Aayog.
- Who
- Indian government officials and agencies
- What
- Discussed measures to protect farmer incomes
- When
- Following the price slump after FY24
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address low crop prices and floods affecting farmers
- Affected Sectors
- Pulses and oilseeds
- Key Measures
- Increased procurement, export facilitation, loss coverage
- Time Frame
- Following FY24 price surge
- Involved Agencies
- Agriculture Ministry, Food and Public Distribution, Niti Aayog
- Economic Context
- Steep disinflation in crop prices