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86% of India's Farmers Own Less Than 2 Hectares of Land
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What Happened?
A significant majority of Indian farmers face challenges due to small landholdings, impacting productivity and earnings. Dr. Bina Agarwal highlighted the benefits of collective farming at the India Today Kisan Tak Conclave 2026.
Key points
- 86% of Indian farmers own less than two hectares of land.
- 70% of farmers have less than one hectare.
- Dr. Bina Agarwal emphasized collective farming to improve productivity.
- NABARD's Joint Liability Group model allows groups of farmers to access credit.
- In Kerala, 73,000 such groups have formed, doubling productivity compared to individual farmers.
Key insights
- Collective farming could significantly enhance the productivity of small farmers.
- Access to subsidized credit may empower farmers to invest in better farming practices.
- The success of Kerala's groups may serve as a model for other states.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the challenges small farmers face and the potential benefits of collective farming.
Source
India Today
