Survey results for the implementation of Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) in Bihar and Odisha
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ArticleLanguage: English Series: Research note ; 60Publication details: [India] : TAFSSA, 2024.Description: 18 pagesSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: This research note analyzes the economic impact of the Small Farmers Large Fields (SFLF) initiative on smallholder farmers in Nalanda, Bihar, and Koraput, Odisha. The study highlights significant yield increases and improved net returns in treatment villages compared to control groups, emphasizing the effectiveness of collective farming practices. The initiative empowers farmers by providing targeted training and resource links, addressing socio-economic barriers. Despite challenges such as climate variability and reliance on rainfall, the SFLF model demonstrates the potential for enhancing agricultural productivity and livelihoods by scaling similar smallholder aggregation models and promoting sustainable agricultural development in India.
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This research note analyzes the economic impact of the Small Farmers Large Fields (SFLF) initiative on smallholder farmers in Nalanda, Bihar, and Koraput, Odisha. The study highlights significant yield increases and improved net returns in treatment villages compared to control groups, emphasizing the effectiveness of collective farming practices. The initiative empowers farmers by providing targeted training and resource links, addressing socio-economic barriers. Despite challenges such as climate variability and reliance on rainfall, the SFLF model demonstrates the potential for enhancing agricultural productivity and livelihoods by scaling similar smallholder aggregation models and promoting sustainable agricultural development in India.
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