Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Kavitha DK, Dr. Vijaya Kumari R, Dr. T Lavanya and Karthik HP

Abstract:
The Indian government launched multiple initiatives to increase farmers' income. The minimum support price is one of the programmes that assisted in obtaining fair prices for various commodities. Using Garret's ranking method, the current study examines how farmers perceive MSP operations of cotton. Data collected from 120 farmers disclosed the main issues faced by Warangal Cotton farmers in MSP operations. It included short procurement period (66.96), difficulty in meeting FAQ standards (64.86), late or delayed payments (62.76), a lack of procurement centres (60.24), and climatic factors (55.08). The sample respondents provided a range of solutions to the perceived issues, such as extending the procurement period, few exemptions in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) norms at least for small and marginal farms and establishing rigorous rules for making quick payments, and call for the creation of more procurement facilities to cut down on transportation costs (at least one at the mandal/division level). A more effective agricultural marketing system can increase farmers' incomes through regulatory changes, institutional adjustments, and better infrastructure.