10 Questions
What is the primary reason for the high prices of processed or value-added produce?
It has uniform quality
Why do agricultural commodity prices fluctuate substantially more than manufactured products?
Due to variation in supply and demand
Why were producers unable to fix a reserve price for their produce?
Because of the perishable nature of the produce
What is a major challenge faced by small and marginal farmers in India?
Estimate market supply
Why do processing firms have more control over the supply of their products?
Because they have a larger market share
What happens to the price of commodities during the harvest period?
It decreases
What is the primary benefit of processing agricultural commodities?
Adds form utility
What is a challenge in grading and standardizing produce?
The variation in quality of produce from different producers
What is an advantage of processed products?
They can be made available throughout the year
What increases as a result of the bulkiness of the product?
The price spread
Learn about the characteristics of agricultural and horticultural produce, their perishability, and how it affects pricing and disposal. Understand why early disposal is crucial for more perishable products.
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