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Let's elaborate the basic's of logistics.

                     The basic's of  logistics. Logistics is the process of planning, organizing, and managing the flow of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It includes all the activities involved in getting products to customers, such as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and packaging. The goal of logistics is to ensure that products are delivered to the right customer at the right time in the right condition at the lowest possible cost. Logistics is a complex and challenging field, but it is essential for businesses that want to be successful in today's competitive marketplace. Here are some of the basics of logistics: Transportation: This is the process of moving goods from one place to another. The most common modes of transportation are road, rail, air, and sea. Warehousing: This is the storage of goods in a facility until they are needed. War...

Challenges Faceing by the Agriculture Sector in INDIA. Regarding: average farm size , droughts and floods , Low productivity , Climate change , Farmer suicides , Lack of access to markets , Labor shortage , Inefficient supply chains

Challenges Faceing by the Agriculture Sector in INDIA. Regarding:  average farm size , droughts and floods , Low productivity , Climate change , Farmer suicides , Lack of access to markets , Labor shortage ,  Inefficient supply chains Small and fragmented landholdings: The average farm size in India is 1.15 hectares, which is one of the smallest in the world. This makes it difficult for farmers to achieve economies of scale and invest in productivity-enhancing technologies. Inadequate irrigation: About 60% of India's cultivated area depends on rainfall for irrigation. This makes farmers vulnerable to crop losses during droughts and floods. Low use of agricultural inputs: Only about 25% of Indian farmers use fertilizers and pesticides, and the use of other inputs, such as improved seeds, is also low. This is due to a number of factors, including lack of awareness, high costs, and poor access to credit. Low productivity: India's agricultural productivity is significantly lower t...