Myth

Reforms will establish corporate control over farming

Fact

There are apprehensions that with the unregulated entry of corporates into agriculture market they may influence market conditions and dictate terms of trade, in view of their asymmetric bargaining power. This may go against farmers’ interests. This fear, however, is more imaginary than practical considering the present highly fragmented agriculture market in India, which is particularly reflected in the difference between marketable and marketed surplus. It will take several years for the marke ..

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Topic

Agriculture

Label

Myth

URL

https://m.economictimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/farm-reforms-myths-and-realities/articleshow/88848707.cms