Small and marginal farmers need direct access to the markets for ensuring fair prices of their agricultural products. To this end, time-fitting steps should be taken for linking each and every of the farmers to the markets. Utmost emphasis should be given on arranging group marketing through formation of farmers organizations
Author: Our Correspondent
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