OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -The share of farms with direct to consumer sales is significantly higher in the Northeast (17.7%) than in other regions (5.8%) and nationally (8.2%) (2017 Census of Agriculture)2.

Detailed explanation-2: -He can sell to the end-consumers but there is a restriction-he cannot sell more than 400 kilogrammes. If he has a produce above this figure, then he has to proceed to the Agricultural Markets run by the Government. Licensed brokers, commission agents and traders operate at these markets.

Detailed explanation-3: -The vegetable crops grown in the largest amount are starchy products such as potatoes and corn. Within the fruit category, the region is most self-reliant for berries, primarily blueberries and cranberries.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Survey notes that 65 per cent (2021 data) of the country’s population lives in the rural areas and 47 per cent of the population is dependent on agriculture for livelihood. Thus, the focus of the government on rural development is imperative.