Agricultural & Horticultural Produce Perishability
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What is the primary reason for the high prices of processed or value-added produce?

  • It has a higher demand
  • It has uniform quality (correct)
  • It has a shorter shelf life
  • Its production requires more labor
  • Why do agricultural commodity prices fluctuate substantially more than manufactured products?

  • Due to differences in production costs
  • Due to changes in government policies
  • Due to weather conditions
  • Due to variation in supply and demand (correct)
  • Why were producers unable to fix a reserve price for their produce?

  • Due to the bulkiness of the product
  • Because of the perishable nature of the produce (correct)
  • Because of the seasonality in production
  • Due to the high marketing cost
  • What is a major challenge faced by small and marginal farmers in India?

    <p>Estimate market supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do processing firms have more control over the supply of their products?

    <p>Because they have a larger market share</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the price of commodities during the harvest period?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of processing agricultural commodities?

    <p>Adds form utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in grading and standardizing produce?

    <p>The variation in quality of produce from different producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of processed products?

    <p>They can be made available throughout the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases as a result of the bulkiness of the product?

    <p>The price spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

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