From Fields to Markets: Are Karnataka’s Farmers Reaping the Benefits of Reforms?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/w4a89126Keywords:
Agricultural reforms, Karnataka, APMC deregulation, farm-to-market linkages, digital agriculture, farmer income, rural economy, policy impact.Abstract
Agricultural reforms in India have sought to enhance farmer incomes, improve market linkages,
and promote efficiency in the supply chain. Karnataka has been a forerunner in implementing
agricultural marketing reforms, including the deregulation of Agricultural Produce Market
Committees (APMCs), direct farm-to-market trade, and digital agricultural marketplaces such as
the Rashtriya e-Market Services (ReMS). This study evaluates the impact of these reforms on
farmers in Karnataka by analyzing productivity, market access, income stability, and socioeconomic well-being. Using a mixed-method approach incorporating government reports,
economic data, and farmer interviews, this study identifies the challenges and benefits of these
policies. Findings suggest that while market liberalization has increased price transparency and
expanded market opportunities, structural barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, digital literacy,
and corporate dominance persist
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