Question

Rishi, a mill owner, wants to procure grains directly from the farmers. What are the options that he has?

• A. He can approach brokers to identify farmers.
• B. He can send his agents to procure.
• C. He can visit small farmers on his own.
• D. He can call the farmers to his mill.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A He can approach brokers to identify farmers.
B He can send his agents to procure.

Rishi can approach brokers who would identify farmers. Brokers mediate between farmers and town-based, big millers. Rishi can also send his agents to check the produce and procure on his behalf.

Since millers procure in large quantities, it would not be feasible to visit the small farmers or have the small farmers visit his mill.