Food: M.S.Swaminathan appointed head of National Commission on Farmers

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The commission is expected to focus on

• identify the factors responsible for imbalances and disparities
• suggest measures to achieve sustainable and equitable agricultural development
• examine the issues of existing price and marketing policies and the legal framework to improve the income and welfare of farmers
• assess the impact of international trade environment on the livelihood sustainability and the viability of small agricultural holdings
• ways by which agriculture reforms can be accelerated, particularly in quality production and marketing

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