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Why has Indian agriculture started a declining trend in food production give any five reason |
| Answer» (i) Indian farmers are facing a big challenge from international competition. India is producing lots of food and commercial crops but its products are not able to compete with the developed countries since subsidized agriculture is practiced in those countries.(ii) There is reduction in the public investment in agriculture sector particularly in power production, making of rural roads, market and mechanization of farming.(iii) Subsidy on fertilizers has also decreased since the cost of production has increased.(iv) Agricultural products which are imported have low prices because of low import duty, giving competition to Indian farmers. | |