Standardised Foods and Compromised Consumers: The New Farm Laws and the Future of Indian Agriculture

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:45:00 +0000

Much has been written on the implications of the three new farm laws on the agricultural sector and the livelihoods of farmers, especially how they will facilitate the growth of large agribusinesses and lead to the slow demise of the mandi (Agricultural Produce Market Yards). What has been missed out, however, is the likely impact of these new laws on accelerating changes in our diets and the grave implications of this for our health.