2004, Volume 7, Paper 63
ISSN: 2209-6612

Agricultural Policy Reform in India: Implications for Pulse Trade, Prices and Production, 1970-1999

Frank W. Agbola – School of Policy, University of Newcastle

India is a major producer and consumer of pulses in the world. In the last two decades, India’s pulse economy has undergone major policy and institutional reforms. These changes are likely to influence India’s trade in pulses and consequently world pulse trade. This article examines the impact of these reforms on trade, prices and production in India. The article discusses the factors that instigated these policy reforms and their consequences. The results indicate that a number of key economic, political and technological factors are reshaping pulse industry in India. The policy implication of the findings is discussed.

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