Title: Linking urban consumers and rural farmers in India : a comparison of traditional and modern food supply chains

Authors: Minten, Bart and Reardon, Thomas and Vandeplas, Anneleen

Place: Washington, DC [etc.]

Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)

Year: 2009

Journal: IFPRI discussion paper

Volume: 883

PAGE: --

Subject: Value Chains for Development

Keywords: agricultural product marketing, urban areas, retail trade, food production, small farms, south asia, india

Abstract: A case study of India shows that overall urban consumption is increasing. There is a shift away from staples toward high-value products and modern market channels are on the rise.

URL: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/IFPRIDP00883.pdf

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