About the Book: Farming Contracts and Rural Transformation: The Ecology of
Inclusion
As agri-food systems evolve and consumer demand for processed food grows,
smallholder farmers face mounting challenges-from climate risks to uncertainties
and limited access to inputs and extension services. In this context, contract
farming has emerged as a strategic solution to bridge the gap between farmers
and dynamic markets by providing assured markets, technical support and value
chain integration.
This book critically examines the perceived effects of contract farming on
employment generation and poverty reduction, with a particular focus on rural
India and empirical insights from West Bengal. It explores the socio-economic
and demographic profiles of the contract