Why Must We Support Small & Marginal Farmers

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78% of Farmers in India are Small & Marginal. Their livelihood depends on the income from farming. These 78% farmers own 33% of agricultural land and produce 41% of agricultural produce. These farmers are an integral part of the social fabric. Displacing them will definitely disturb the social fabric and add to many socio economic issues. Small & Marginal Farmers, which also includes the Tribal farmers are spread across the interiors of India and carry the legacy of traditional farming and also the indigenous seeds. The agro biodiversity of India is with these farmers, in order to bring back the agro-bidoversity to the food plate of common people these farmers must farm and multiple the seeds. Due to small land holdings, the farmers are unlikely to use expensive chemical fertilizers and pesticides which is very close to sustainable farming. There are Ecological, Social & Health benefits involved for everyone. Hence Support local businesses who work with the Small and Marginal Farmers. Thank you.

Vaishali Gadgil

Founder- Shashwat Organics



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