MAINS 2015 · GS III · AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY

In the view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agricu…

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GS Paper III 10 marks 150 words Agriculture & Food Security
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In the view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non - viable for a majority of farmers should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? critically evaluate the pros and cons.

Syllabus link: GS III – Agriculture & Irrigation: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

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