Proposed agricultural policy resolution and development of small and marginal farms : some issues (1991): Abstract

Proposed agricultural policy resolution and development of small and marginal farms : some issues (1991)

		Contents
		Abstract
		1. Introduction
		2. Distribution of operational land holdings in western India
		3. Changes in average size of operational land holdings
		4. Farm size and productivity
		5. Factors contributing to development of small and marginal farms
		6. Conclusions
		Acknowledgements

Abstract

The paper discusses the proposed Agricultural Policy Resolution in the context of increasing number of small and marginal farms and improving productivity on these farms. Some inadequacies of the proposed policy document are indicated that relate to land reforms, efficiency and equity in agriculture and organization of small and marginalfarmers. It is cautioned that if the proposed policy document is accepted as it is, it will strengthen the existing inegalitarian distribution of economic gains.