The novel human coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic coupled with the enforced lockdown to contain its spread has wrecked unequivocal havoc on the economy front in which the agriculture sector is no exception. Though the Union Government in India rightly kept agricultural activities out of the lockdown purview with relaxed norms, the supply-chain disruptions have had impacted both the delivery of inputs as well as the marketing of harvested produce. Limitations in mobility seem to be the major reason for the economic losses incurred due to the ongoing pandemic. |
