Question

Could you please answer this question?

which type of farms should be assisted by government policy and why? How they are different?

Answer 1

Small farms that is total livelihood of farmer is dependent upon the farm will get government assistance in the way of subsidized seeds for crops, organic fertilizers and etc. Soil Health scheme by which the farmers can know the major and minor nutrients available in their soils which will ensure judicious use of fertilizer application and thus save money of farmers. The government would fix a minimum purchase price for various crops every year. To develop and produce new hybrid varieties of seeds, which will help in increasing the yield of various crops. To increase the availability of chemical fertilizers at subsidized rates, either through production or through imports. The government should provide adequate diesel, electricity and water at highly subsidized rates. Encourage the farmers to adopt mixed farming and work in cottage industries in their free time. Farm mechanization with the help of government. Coordination between agricultural universities and farmers. The Command Area Development with irrigation projects. Large-scale use of high-yielding varieties of seeds.