A Study on Collective Farming and Its Financial Advantages for Rural Farmers in Amravati Region
Akshay S. Deulkar - PG student – Department of Business Administration, SIPNA C.O.E.T., Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
Dr. S. S. Ingole – Assistant Professor – Department of Business Administration, SIPNA C.O.E.T., Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
ABSTRACT: Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy, with a large number of rural households depending on small and marginal farming for their livelihood. However, fragmented landholdings, low income, high input costs, market uncertainties, and climate-related risks make farming economically unstable for many farmers. To address these challenges, collective farming has emerged as an important approach to improve the financial condition of small farmers. The present study focuses on farmers in the Amravati region who are involved in collective farming initiatives. The main purpose of the study is to understand farmers’ perception of collective farming and to examine its impact on financial aspects such as cost reduction, productivity improvement, income growth, and income stability.
The study is based on primary data collected from 50 farmers using a structured questionnaire. Simple statistical tools such as percentages and the chi-square test were used for analysis. The findings reveal that collective farming has helped farmers reduce input costs, increase productivity per hectare, improve market access, and enhance overall income. The chi-square test results indicate a significant positive impact of collective farming on farmers’ financial condition, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Although some challenges such as lack of awareness, management issues, and infrastructure limitations exist, the overall results show that collective farming is a beneficial model for small and marginal farmers. The study concludes that with proper support, training, and policy intervention, collective farming can play a key role in improving rural livelihoods and ensuring sustainable agricultural development.
KEYWORDS: Collective farming, small farmers, income improvement, cost reduction, Amravati region
