Focus more on productivity than prices, says B V Mehta, SEA

A bumper crop in oilseeds has led to a steep fall in their prices that are 20-30 per cent lower than the minimum support price (MSP) set by the Centre. Ensuring that farmers do not lose interest in oilseeds cultivation is important. A long-term solution lies in improving the productivity of the farmer rather than just the price, says B V Mehta, Executive Director, The Solvent Extractors’ Associati...