Why are farm goods imports sensitive in India? The prospect of cheaper imports from the United States threatens to drive down local prices, handing the opposition a fresh opportunity to attack the government. The average Indian farm comprises just 1.08 hectares, compared to 187 hectares in the United States. In dairy, the average herd size in India is two to three animals per farmer, compared to hundreds in the United States. The EBP also helps manage surpluses of rice, sugarcane, and corn by diverting them to ethanol production.