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| New Books |
 B118830 Rural Sociology in India By Desai A. R |  B80038 Decentralization and Empowerment for Rural Develop By Nagarajan, Hari K |  B21369 Rural Marketing Environment By Gopalaswamy T P |
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| Smallholder farmers and aggregation success: a stakeholders’ perspective. By Marisetty, Vijaya Bhaskar;Nema, Shreyansh Applied Economics. Apr2025, p1-20. 20p. 1 Illustration. Abstract :Despite extensive research on smallholder farmer aggregation, a critical question remains: do farmers truly value these efforts? The repeated failure of government initiatives to promote collectives suggests a need to reassess their value proposition. In this study, we employ a discrete choice experiment to quantify the preferences of 931 smallholder farmers in rural India. We find that smallholders derive positive utility from the ‘model aggregation structure’, valued at 32.2% of their borrowing costs. Using behavioural experiments, we show that, among many features, farmers who value the common good derive higher utility from aggregation. Aggregation utility is greater when trust and honesty are low, and trustworthiness is high. Furthermore, the relationship between aggregation utility and risk tolerance follows an inverted U-shaped curve. We also show that individuals, who are most in need of empowerment – such as women, most backward classes, and those living in rented housing – are more likely to participate in aggregation. Our results highlight several stylized facts that can help design a smallholder farmer aggregation model to maximize their utility. | |||
| India Reviews US Demands for Lower Curbs on GM Crop Imports. By Srivastava, Shruti;Parija, Pratik Bloomberg.com. 5/9/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. Abstract :India is currently considering a US request to relax restrictions on the import of genetically modified crops as part of trade negotiations between the two countries. The US is eager to export GM corn and soybeans to India, but Indian officials are cautious due to concerns about creating a surplus and potential impacts on domestic agriculture. India has historically been resistant to GM farming, citing concerns about livelihoods and the role of large private corporations, although GM cotton is widely used. The two nations are working towards a trade agreement that may include concessions on GM crop imports, with agriculture expected to be a key focus of the deal. | |||
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