The correct answer is: a) Small farmers rearing birds for large companies.
Contract farming is a system in which farmers agree to produce a certain crop or livestock for a company, which then provides them with the necessary inputs, such as seeds, feed, and veterinary care. The company also buys the farmers’ produce at a pre-agreed price.
Contract farming is prevalent in Tamil Nadu’s poultry sector because it allows small farmers to access the resources and markets that they would not otherwise have. The companies provide the farmers with the necessary inputs, such as chicks, feed, and veterinary care, and they also buy the farmers’ produce at a pre-agreed price. This ensures that the farmers have a reliable source of income, and it also helps to improve the quality of the poultry products that are produced.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) is incorrect because government-run poultry farms are not involved in contract farming.
- Option c) is incorrect because export-oriented poultry production is not the main focus of contract farming in Tamil Nadu.
- Option d) is incorrect because organic poultry farming is not a major type of poultry farming in Tamil Nadu.