Context: Contract farming as advocated by Farmers’ (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 will fail if the government and/or the cooperatives are excluded from the contract.
Arguments in support of contract farming: by involving the private sector
Role of government in contract farming: While under contract farming, the stress is towards the involvement of the private sector; the government and cooperative have a bigger role to play.
Issues with contract farming: specifically due to the involvement of the private sector.
Way forward: Create a sustainable pathway for farmers by-