Challenges Faced by Small-Scale Farmers

For small-scale farmers, cultivation is an arduous task where various predicaments are constantly created. Natural fluctuations, especially climate change, have a major impact on crop production. Due to the lack of climate-resilient technology, it becomes difficult for them to survive in subsistence farming. Often, bureaucratic complexities make it difficult for farmers to receive government assistance. Additionally, due to the monopoly of big businesses in the market, small farmers are deprived of fair prices, which has a negative impact on their livelihood.

Agrochemical prices are exorbitant, and many farmers cannot afford them. Infrastructure and storage system inefficiency increases crop wastage.

To solve these problems, government and non-government intervention is needed so that farmers can ensure sustainability. Working with foresight can eliminate agricultural disparity in the future.

Challenges Faced by Small-Scale Farmers
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The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
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The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

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farming, agriculture, tilling
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neglect, abandonment, destruction
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Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

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strenuous, challenging, exhausting
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easy, effortless, simple
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prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt
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A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
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Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

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dilemma, plight, quandary
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solution, advantage, relief
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ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən
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An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
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The stock market experiences daily fluctuations.

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variation, instability, oscillation
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stability, consistency, uniformity
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ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt
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Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
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Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

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adaptive, sustainable, robust
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vulnerable, fragile, weak
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səbˈsɪs.təns
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The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
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Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

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survival, livelihood, self-sufficiency
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luxury, surplus, wealth
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ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk
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Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
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Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.

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administrative, procedural, official
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flexible, efficient, unrestricted
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The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
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The company has a monopoly on electric car production.

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domination, control, exclusivity
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competition, free market, plurality
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A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
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Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.

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income, occupation, employment
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unemployment, poverty, idleness
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A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
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Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

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pesticide, fertilizer, herbicide
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organic, natural, chemical-free
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ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt
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Unreasonably high in price; excessive.
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The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a single night.

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overpriced, excessive, outrageous
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affordable, reasonable, moderate
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ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər
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The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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A strong infrastructure is essential for economic growth.

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framework, foundation, system
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fragility, instability, deficiency
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The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
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Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.

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incompetence, wastefulness, sluggishness
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efficiency, productivity, competence
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The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
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The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

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mediation, interference, regulation
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withdrawal, avoidance, passivity
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The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the quality of not being harmful to the environment.
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Sustainability in agriculture ensures food security for future generations.

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viability, durability, endurance
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unsustainability, depletion, instability
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The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
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His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

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vision, anticipation, prudence
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shortsightedness, impulsiveness, negligence
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A great difference; a lack of equality or similarity.
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There is a huge disparity in wealth distribution across the country.

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inequality, gap, discrepancy
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equality, balance, parity
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