Cause : Govt has recently decided to hike the procurement price of paddy for the rabi crops. Which of the following will be a possible effect of the above cause?

• The farmers may be encouraged to cultivate paddy for the rabi season
• The farmers may switch over to other cash crops in their paddy fields
• There was a drop in production of paddy during Kharif season
• Govt may not increase the procurement price of paddy during the next Kharif season