Can farmers sell directly to retailers in India?

NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) – India is to allow farmers to sell produce directly to bulk buyers such as trading companies, food processors and large retailers, the farm minister said on Wednesday.

Does Kerala has APMC?

Kerala does not have APMC act. There are no statutory regulations prevail. There are no controls for agricultural market.

Which states in India do not have APMC?

At one end, there is Punjab and Haryana, where APMCs are most developed, and contribute a large share of food grains procured for the central pool. At another end is Bihar, which in 2006, abolished the APMC act, but where the alternative markets have not developed.

How do small farmers sell their crops?

Farmers can sell their crops on a farmer’s market, they can supply shops and restaurants, and even sell their products online. Most farmers use a combination of these methods, while some will deliver their goods directly to customers. Achieving a profitable business should be the goal of any farm production.

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Is it legal to sell outside APMC?

Over the years, around 18 states have allowed private markets, 19 states have allowed direct purchase from farmers, and another dozen states have allowed farmers’ markets outside of APMC. In any case, less than half of the agricultural produce is sold at the APMC mandis.

Can farmers sell their produce to anyone in Maharashtra?

Farmers can now sell their produce to anyone – they no longer have to go via APMCs or mandis. Farmers can now sell their produce to anyone – they no longer have to go via APMCs or mandis. Farmers in Maharashtra can now sell their produce to anyone – they no longer have to go via Agriculture Market Produce Committees (APMC) or mandis.

What is the role of APMC?

The state government of India established APMC or Agricultural Produce Market Committee to protect the farmers from exploitation by big corporate brands or retailers. Another agenda of this establishment was also to ensure that the farm to retail price does not become too high.

Can a farmer sell outside a Mandi?

From an individual farmer having PAN card, to companies, processors and FPOs can sell outside the physical premise of the notified mandis, he said. Buyers will have to make payments to farmers immediately or within three days and provide a receipt after the delivery of the goods.

Is there any tax on sale of farm produce outside Mandis?

“There won’t be any state taxes levied on sale and purchase of produce undertake outside mandis, he said. From an individual farmer having PAN card, to companies, processors and FPOs can sell outside the physical premise of the notified mandis, he said.