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Agriculture Schemes

Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?

C.Many marginal farmers in an area together make a contract with a corporate body and surrender their land to the corporate body for a fixed term for which the corporate body makes a payment of agreed amount to the farmers
D.A company extends loans, technical knowledge and material inputs to a number of small farmers in an area so that they produce the agricultural commodity required by the company for its manufacturing process and commercial production
B.Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations
A.Resettlement of a large number of people, uprooted from their countries due to war, by giving them a large cultivable land which they cultivate collectively and share the produce

Correct Answer: Option B

Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) is a collective action model designed to address the challenges faced by small and marginal farmers, such as diseconomies of scale and limited bargaining power within the supply chain.

The model emphasizes participation and flexibility, enabling farmers to achieve economies of scale by forming groups and coordinating agricultural activities.

A pilot study in Odisha demonstrated that farmers who synchronized operations like nursery bed management, transplanting, and harvesting nearly doubled their profits.

Beyond monetary gains, farmers also saved time on joint tasks like purchasing inputs and selling produce. Harmonization fostered social harmony and sustainable farming practices.

Therefore, option (b) accurately describes the concept of SFLF.

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