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Publications (4)

Evaluating the Outcomes and Adoption Barriers of Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Insights of the ICAR–NICRA Initiative in India

Kolukuluri Sindhu & Smitha Baby · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is the principal Indian government programme for building climate resilience in smallholder farming systems, combining strategic research, on-farm technology demonstration, capacity building and village-level instituti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85590

Minimum Support Price and Procurement Mechanism for Smallholder Paddy Farmers: An Effective Tool for Farm Price Risk Mitigation

Reshma Siju & Smitha Baby · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The decentralised paddy procurement system in the State of Kerala, India is a market support mechanism for farmers offering a procurement price comprising the Minimum Support Price (MSP) issued by the central government and the State Incentive Bonus (SIB). The study was an attemp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i53400

Entrepreneurial Potential of Urban and Peri-Urban Agri Enterprises: A Multidimensional Analysis

Suhana N & Smitha Baby · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Urban and peri-urban agriculture is rising as one of the major sectors in India, spurred by increasing urbanization, food security concerns, and entrepreneurial prospects. The study was conducted in this backdrop to assess the entrepreneurial potential of urban and peri-urban agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41149

Constraints in Paddy Procurement in Kerala: Farmers’ Perspectives

Reshma Siju & Smitha Baby · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2024

Paddy is a staple food crop in Kerala State, and the government's paddy procurement policy aims to support and strengthen farmers by ensuring a Minimum Support Price as well as maintaining market stability. The study aimed to identify and prioritise farmers' challenges in the pad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122648