GS III · Prelims + Mains
Agriculture and Food Systems
Crops, irrigation, markets, food security and allied activities.
4 detailed chaptersRead the module
- 57Cropping patterns, soil health and irrigationAgriculture and Food Systems · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
- 58Farm markets, MSP, subsidies and incomeAgriculture and Food Systems · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
- 59Food security, PDS and buffer stocksAgriculture and Food Systems · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
- 60Food processing, land reforms and allied sectorsAgriculture and Food Systems · GS III · 7 min readSavedRevised
THE SUBJECT AT A GLANCE
The illustrated revision collection.
Keep these distinctions clear
| Dimension | Focus | Useful question |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Quantity and productivity | How much is grown? |
| Farm income | Returns after relevant costs | What does the farmer retain? |
| Food security | Access, use and stability | Can households eat adequately? |