Aligarh, Sept. 22 -- Farmers in different parts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday hailed the implementation of GST reforms and said that the positive impact will be felt by all sections of farming community, specially small and medium farmers.

They said new GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates mark a major change in the agriculture and dairy sectors..The farmers said that lower GST on agricultural machinery and solar-powered equipment will reduce farming costs and increase farmers' profits.

The government has reduced GST on bio-pesticides and micronutrients. In the dairy sector, milk and cheese will now attract zero GST. The GST reforms are expected to promote integrated farming. GST has been reduced on tendu leaves also.

Farmers said that the ...