The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma Ep. 01: Entry and Exit in Agriculture
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Jan 17, 2017 AI Snips
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The Cage
- The government traps farmers in their huts, preventing them from leaving.
- This anecdote illustrates the restrictive nature of Indian agricultural laws.
Restrictive Laws
- Two key laws restrict India's agriculture: one prevents corporate entry into farming.
- The other prevents farmers from selling land for non-agricultural purposes.
Forced Entrepreneurship
- Regulations force farmers to be entrepreneurs, requiring business skills they may lack.
- This burdens farmers with market analysis, risk hedging, and more, alongside farming.