Q66. 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. Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations
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
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper
Explanation :
b. Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations
The concept of “Small Farmer Large Field” refers to a situation where many small or marginal farmers in a particular area come together and organize themselves into groups to better manage their agricultural operations. By working together, these farmers can synchronize and harmonize their farming activities, which can lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity. This approach allows small farmers to take advantage of economies of scale and can help them compete more effectively in the market.