Levy of GST on pesticides burdens growers

The levy of Good and Services Tax on fertilisers and pesticides have increased the prices of these essential farm components by more than 15 percent according to the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers cum Dealers Union (KVFGD). According to a statement of KVFGD, the union has expressed its concern over the rising prices as it is having direct impact on the growers, as the rates of pesticides, fungicides…