Study: Farmers incurred losses due to curbs

An online survey conducted by the Department of Extension Education and Communication Management of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has pointed out that farmers suffered losses during the lockdown imposed in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Severe labour shortage, transport bottlenecks and plummeting demand of agricultural produce, besides dairy products resulted in loss. Closure of shops resulted in loss of perishable food items, including fruit, vegetables and dairy products.

Though farmers were able to harvest their crop on time, they were not satisfied with the coupon system introduced at grain markets. Highlighting the positive impact of the lockdown, farmers reported use of family labour for agricultural activities and sharing of costly farm machinery. Of 502 farmers who participated in the survey, a large number said they were following health guidelines.

PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY:- 
Established in 1962 to serve the state of erstwhile Punjab.
Inaugurated by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister of India on July 8, 1963.