Which one of the following best describes the concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field?
(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
(b)
(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
(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
Explanation
The correct answer is (b).The concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field’ model allows small farmers to benefit from economies of scale by working together to perform certain agricultural operations, such as planting, harvesting, and marketing. By working together, the farmers can reduce costs and increase output. This can lead to improved profitability and increased incomes for the farmers.