Impact of COVID‐19 on agricultural production and distribution in South Asia

Ahmed, Jasim Uddin; Akter, Saifun; Majumder, Kausar Ahmed

doi:10.1002/wfp2.12032

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“…The issue of challenges faced by agricultural sector following the outbreak of pandemic has received attention in the works of various scholars across countries. Transportation restraints, shortages of agricultural labour, export and import restrictions during the pandemic brought considerable challenges in production and distribution of agricultural products in South Asia (Ahmed et al 2021 ); limited access to market by small farmers exacerbated by the imposition of restrictions in transportation and closure of market evidently devastated farm sustainability in short term in India (Shilpi and Umali‐Deininger 2008 ), also in Tunisia (Jribi et al 2020 ) and among farmer of different size of land holding in Ghana (Martey et al 2022 ). These studies tried to draw a general picture of agricultural setback following mobility and other restrictions during pandemic using macro level evidences, so they likely to overestimate the impact of pandemic on agrarian crisis.…”

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Role of farm infrastructure in agribusiness during a crisis: insights from rural Assam, India

Hussain¹,

Guha

2023

Asia-Pac J Reg Sci

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This study aimed to examine how far village farms and marketing infrastructures are responsible for agribusiness crises posed by a pandemic induced national lockdown through the lens of farming communities in rural Assam. Instrumental Variable Two Stages Least Square method was applied to determine the impacts of exiting farm infrastructure on crop damage, sales loss and their joint influence on farm income following a national emergency. The estimated results showed that loss in farm income was directly proportional to unsold quantities, the value of damaged crops and sale of crops at low prices by the sampled households. Limited access to storage and agro-processing facilities at the village level were considerably responsible for wastage and damage of perishable crops at the harvesting stage during the crisis period. Policies designed towards creation of rural marketing infrastructures such as storage and agro-processing units may serve as an alternative destination for harvested crops rather than excessively relying on the local market in an emergency situation. Steps towards regular access to Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Yards or Regulated Market Committee (RMC) Yards among rural farmers may also provide benefits for the farmers.

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Role of farm infrastructure in agribusiness during a crisis: insights from rural Assam, India

Hussain¹,

Guha

2023

Asia-Pac J Reg Sci

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“…However, due to variations in the socioeconomic and political structure and seasonal conditions, their effects and efficacy vary from nation to nation (Aknc & Tüncer, 2018). Following its cultural diversity, national resources, and strategic location, for centuries South Asia has been a center of political and economic activities in the world (Ahmed, 2021). Although this region is the home of the world's fastest-growing economies (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), the region has struggled to maintain a stable policy mix, which is essential for sustainable economic growth and development.…”

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Business or Politics: Exploring the Determinants of Policy Mix in South Asia

ALI,

HASAN,

ABBASI

et al. 2023

BBE

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This study explores the determinants of policy mix in South Asia from 2000 to 2022, by using panel least squares and fixed/random effect models. We have used defense spending, health and education expenditures, corruption levels, and financial development, whereas policy mix, monetary freedom and fiscal freedom have been used as dependent variables. In South Asian nations, defense spending have statistically insignificant and adverse affect on policy mix. Conversely, higher investments in health and education show a notable positive impact on the policy mix, contributing to overall well-being and economic stability. Corruption levels and financial development do not significantly correlate with the policy mix. Our study also uncovers distinct relationships between these independent variables and fiscal and monetary freedom. Defense expenditures negatively affect fiscal freedom, while health and education spending plays a positive role. A well-educated and healthy workforce significantly enhances fiscal freedom. Corruption levels have no significant linear relationship with fiscal freedom, but financial development creates a trade-off between financial stability and fiscal freedom. Interestingly, defense expenditures positively affect monetary freedom, highlighting their role in creating a secure environment for investments. Education spending also positively impacts monetary freedom. Corruption levels do not significantly correlate with monetary freedom, but financial development negatively affects it, indicating a trade-off between financial development and monetary freedom. To enhance policy mix and economic and monetary stability in South Asia, we recommend strategically allocating more resources to the health and education sectors. Careful assessment and possible reallocation of defense budgets can reduce the fiscal burden and promote efficient resource utilization. Balancing defense spending with economic priorities can maximize its positive impact on monetary freedom, stimulating economic growth in the region.

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“…One study demonstrated that limited transportation, agricultural labor shortages, and export and import restrictions hampered agrarian production and distribution in South Asia during the pandemic (Jasim et al, 2021). The livestock, vegetable, fruit, and fishing industries were hit harder than the crop sector.…”

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Measuring Household Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Economic Crisis in Pakistan

Sheikh,

Meraj,

Solangi

2024

CMUJASR

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During 2020-21, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent worldwide lockdown generally changed the lives of households. This study examines how Pakistani households behaved and what kinds of coping strategies they used during the extended economic crisis in Pakistan following the advent of the virus. This study uses the protracted theory of planned behavior to estimate and elucidate individual behavior through behavioral commitments. Pakistan government survey data collected from 6,000 households was analyzed with a count data model (Poisson regression) to understand different coping strategies. The results show that approximately 28.5 percent of households did not observe any economic effects of COVID-19 on their general wellbeing. However, 27.7 percent of households reported mild shock, and 22.5, 17.4, and 3.9 percent said they faced either moderate, high, or severe economic influence from COVID-19 lockdowns, respectively. The study tried to explore the link between economic crisis, wellbeing and coping strategies. The study also considers how to maintain incomes, access to food, livelihoods, and re-establishing businesses after a future pandemic. Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Economic shock, Lockdown, Coping strategies, Pakistan.

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Impact of COVID‐19 on agricultural production and distribution in South Asia

Cited by 13 publications

References 16 publications

Role of farm infrastructure in agribusiness during a crisis: insights from rural Assam, India

Role of farm infrastructure in agribusiness during a crisis: insights from rural Assam, India

Business or Politics: Exploring the Determinants of Policy Mix in South Asia

Measuring Household Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Economic Crisis in Pakistan

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