Web Exclusive

Three reasons why farm sector growth may be nearing its LPA in FY22

Farm Sector Growth: Swift progress of southwest monsoon, sharp surge in govt procurement and general uptrend in commodity prices this year could deliver better numbers

Topics
agriculture economy | farm sector | Coronavirus

Sanjeeb Mukherjee  |  New Delhi 

Agriculture and allied activities are expected to clock a growth of 3.6 per cent at constant prices in FY21, slightly lower than 4.3 per cent in the previous financial year, but closer to the long-term trend for the sector at 3-4 per cent. At current prices, the growth is expected to be around 6.6 per cent in FY-21, down from 12.5 per cent in FY20.

This means that the inflation impact, which some experts also attribute to a measure of farmers’ income provided there is perfect transmission, is expected to be 3 per cent in FY21, down from 8.2 per cent in FY20. The drop in full-year ...

Dear Reader,


Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. Your encouragement and constant feedback on how to improve our offering have only made our resolve and commitment to these ideals stronger. Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance.
We, however, have a request.

As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Our subscription model has seen an encouraging response from many of you, who have subscribed to our online content. More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. We believe in free, fair and credible journalism. Your support through more subscriptions can help us practise the journalism to which we are committed.

Support quality journalism and subscribe to Business Standard.

Digital Editor

First Published: Wed, June 16 2021. 09:26 IST
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU