Farmers' Assessment and Perception of New Agricultural Laws 2020: Empirical Evidence from Selected States in India

Abstract: This study attempted to interpret the unmediated response of farmers about farm regulations and their perceived impact on farming in the current and foreseeable future in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The study aimed to understand farmers' perceptions of – Farm Management, Marketing and Sales strategies, and the Farm bill-2020. Conducted in 2022, the study involved 185 farmers and collected qualitative data, which were analyzed using a Chi-square test to identify the relationship between farmers' opinions on agriculture practices and the Farm Laws of 2020. Results indicate that nearly eighty percent of the sample are dissatisfied with the conditions of farm practices, marketing of agricultural products, and institutional support received prior to the introduction of the Farm Bill. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the perceptions of farmers towards the agricultural sector and the Farm Laws of 2020. Keywords: Government Policy and Regulation, Agriculture Marketing, Farm laws, Farm management, Market intervention laws JEL Classification Number: Q1, Q18, Q13, Q1