Promoting contract farming and linking farmers to organized markets can help address challenges in Bihar’s horticulture sector by:

The correct answer is: d) All of the above.

Contract farming is a system in which farmers agree to grow certain crops or raise certain livestock for a buyer, who agrees to purchase the produce at a pre-agreed price. This can help farmers to secure a market for their produce, which can be especially important in areas where there is a lot of competition from other farmers. It can also help to improve price stability, as farmers know that they will be paid a certain price for their produce, regardless of market fluctuations. Additionally, contract farming can help to facilitate quality standards, as buyers can specify the quality standards that they require and farmers can be sure that they will be paid a premium for meeting those standards.

In Bihar, the horticulture sector is a major contributor to the state’s economy. However, the sector faces a number of challenges, including lack of market access, price instability, and poor quality standards. Promoting contract farming and linking farmers to organized markets can help to address