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The role of Government Organizations in shaping marketing conditions for farmers

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  • Sharma, Hemant
  • Singh, Hari

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Agricultural marketing is the responsibility of state government and the central government. At present farm produce is marketed through regulated markets. Keeping in view the role of agricultural marketing in Indian agriculture, the government has taken various steps for its harmonious development. Government organizations play a pivotal role in shaping marketing conditions for farmers by implementing policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at improving market access, price stability, and overall agricultural profitability. This paper examines the significant role that government organizations play in shaping marketing conditions for farmers. It explores how these organizations intervene in agricultural markets to promote fair pricing, reduce market imbalances, and enhance the overall well-being of farmers. It also explores the diverse range of interventions they undertake, their impacts on farmers, and the challenges encountered in their implementation. This paper would provide a comprehensive overview of the ways in which government organizations influence marketing conditions for farmers and the implications of these interventions on agriculture, rural economies, and food security.

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  • Sharma, Hemant & Singh, Hari, 2023. "The role of Government Organizations in shaping marketing conditions for farmers," Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, vol. 37(3).
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:injagm:399923
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.399923
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