Development of agriculture value chains as a strategy for enhancing farmers’ income



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0971-3441
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journal article
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Agricultural Economics Research Review
Number: 
1
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1-12
Volume: 
31
Author(s): 
Chengappa P.G.
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In this paper is described how value chains act as an important catalyst in improving farmers’ income by strengthening the backward and forward linkages of
agriculture. Discuss about several policy interventions that are being made to organize farmers and facilitate their access to markets, finances, inputs and technologies.
Also brings case studies in the Indian context show that farmers who participate in value chains incur fewer transaction costs, face lower market risks and realize more profits. Yet, there remain many weak links in the value chains that need to be addressed for improving their efficiency and inclusiveness

Publication year: 
2018