Will Wheat become By-product Soon?

Will Wheat become By-product Soon?

Fodder Cost will decide the Cropping pattern in coming days


Friends, I was in Punjab and Haryana area of India to study what is happening in the fields and how things are changing in the main agriculture belt of India i.e. Punjab and Haryana. Punjab is called the grain basket of India.

The visit was very useful and informative, I met farmers, traders, brokers, processors, dealers and retailers of Agriculture and FMCG sectors. 

While interviewing many dealers in FMCG segment, I learnt many things.

Two things which excited me the most are:
  • De-odourizer is one of the fastest growing category in FMCG segment in this region. This clearly indicates growing aspirations among the youth. The more important question is who will work in the crop fields and animal farms.
  • Fodder is selling between Rs. 7 to 11 per kg.
These are clear signs of what is going to be the future of Punjab and some what about India.

Just give serious thinking about the following questions:

  •  Will youth of Punjab go back to Agriculture fields in the traditional sense (after spraying Deo)? I am sure they will not spray Deo on dhoti and kurta and with bullocks and carts. This is an indication about changing aspiration of youth of Punjab and India.
  • How it will change the agriculture practices in Punjab in terms of mechanisation and also in cropping pattern?
I will discuss these issues in detail in coming blogs, but today what I am discussing is how food inflation will change the structure of agriculture sector in India.

About a year back I said fodder will be an issue in India, at that time fodder was Rs. 2 to 3 per kg.

In last one year, farm gate milk prices have gone up from Rs. 17 to 20 per ltr. to about Rs. 25 to 35 per ltr. in villages and fodder prices has gone up to Rs. 7 to 11 per kg in various locations in India.

Based on my some understand of the sector, I have tried to make some calculations...When I discussed these calculation with people in the field and people involved in this business, they are in agreement with these calculations.

I am sharing with you...please go through the same and do let me know your views...













The way shortage of feed and fodder is becoming a serious issue, the economics of existing crops may change very fast. Crop By-products & feed materials will decide the future of cropping pattern. 

 1. Are you serious about feed and fodder situation in India?

 2. Do we have feed and fodder policy to ensure sustainability of livestock industry.

 3. With feed and fodder, can we afford milk, egg, meat and fish in coming days? If yes, at what price?

 Feel free to share your views on this vital topic.

 More business information on feed and fodder you may read other articles on blog.

Flag Counter

Flag Counter



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Rights & Responsibility of Pet Owners in Housing Societies

Image
Apartments Pet Rules Rights & Responsibility of Pet Owners in Housing Societies Vijay Sardana IIMA Alumnus, Techno-legal Expert Advocate, Supreme Court of India, NGT & High Court Animal lovers know too well the challenges of keeping a dog/pet in a housing society. To ensure that community living is not hampered in any way, there are certain pet rules in a housing society that residents must follow. To start off, the Animal Welfare Board of India has passed certain dog laws to ensure our furry companions are not harassed or treated unfairly. Both pet owners and the management must be aware of laws for pet owners living in apartments. These dog laws and awareness about pet rights help to keep the housing society functioning smoothly. This article takes an in-depth look at the pet rules in the housing society in India. Pet laws in India for pet owners living in apartments 1. Ban of pets is illegal The advisory is being issued in pursuance of ‘Section 9(k) Prevention of Cruelty to ...
Read more

Another Financial Scandal, Growing NPAs and Indian Political-Economy

Image
Another Financial Scandal, Growing NPAs and Indian Political-Economy By: Vijay Sardana Are you surprised with PNB Bank - Nirva Modi scandal in Indian banking system? Maybe yes, but I am not. Are you surprised mounting NPAs in Indian Banking system?  Maybe yes, but I am not. Are you surprised with declining investments in the corporate sector?  Maybe yes, but I am not. Are you surprised with declining exports from India?  Maybe yes, but I am not. Barring few business houses may be a handful of them, most cannot be trusted.  The author, due to my proximity to various decision-making domains, was witness to many of these developments very closely and also in many cases the first-hand witness. Let us discuss the whole situation based on evidence . 1.   List all major companies which are loaded with NPAs, you will find they all were close to some political establishments or political leader a few years ago – during their peak time...
Read more

Open Letter to Hon'ble Prime Minister on ill-conceived 'Sugar Control Order'2024'

Image
Sh. Narendra Modi ji The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Prime Minister Office New Delhi  Subject: The proposed "draft Sugar (Control) Order 2024 " is in conflict with Ease of Doing Business. Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Modi ji, The Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India shared "the draft Sugar (Control) Order 2024 " on the 22nd of August 2024. The shared document says that the review is due to the technological advancements in the production process ,  The document also says there are multiple changes in the sugar secto r wh i ch necessitates revamping the existing Sugar (Control) Order , 1966 .  A copy of " the draft Sugar (Control) Order 2024 " is shared for comments/suggestions. General observation: At the outset, the undersigned has the following observations. The "draft Sugar (Control) Order 2024 " has not mentioned or highlighted any ...
Read more