What are some Key Points of Swaminathan Report

1. Minimum Support Price (MSP) should ensure a minimum profit of 50% over the cost of production.
2. Access to land for landless farmers is crucial.
3. Fragmented land holdings should be consolidated.
4. Agricultural land should be protected from non-agricultural use.
5. Expanding irrigation facilities is essential.
6. Large and small-scale irrigation projects are needed.
7. Promote crop diversification to reduce risks and enhance income.
8. Focus on high-value crops and horticulture.
9. Improve farmers' access to institutional credit.
10. Establish a comprehensive crop insurance system.
11. Invest in agricultural research and technology.
12. Promote sustainable farming practices.
13. Encourage organic farming and agroecology.
14. Strengthen farmer-producer organizations.
15. Enhance marketing infrastructure for agricultural products.
16. Ensure equitable access to resources for women farmers.
17. Develop post-harvest management and processing facilities.
18. Provide training and capacity building for farmers.
19. Improve extension services for knowledge dissemination.
20. Address the issue of rural indebtedness.
21. Strengthen farmer's rights and protect them from exploitation.
22. Encourage farmer-to-farmer learning and knowledge sharing.
23. Establish a Farmers' Income Commission.
24. Promote agri-tourism and rural entrepreneurship.
25. Create a national land use policy.
26. Promote conservation and sustainable use of water resources.
27. Strengthen agricultural marketing infrastructure.
28. Enhance storage and warehousing facilities.
29. Introduce farmer-friendly policies for contract farming.
30. Establish a dedicated agro-processing fund.
31. Address issues of food security and nutrition.
32. Improve access to quality seeds and planting material.
33. Develop mechanisms for timely and affordable farm credit.
34. Encourage public-private partnerships in agriculture.
35. Promote agri-entrepreneurship among youth.
36. Strengthen agricultural education and research institutions.
37. Improve access to affordable farm machinery and equipment.
38. Establish agri-business incubation centers.
39. Address the issue of farm distress and farmer suicides.
40. Promote sustainable livestock and fisheries practices.
41. Encourage agro-forestry and sustainable land management.
42. Enhance soil health and fertility management practices.
43. Integrate traditional knowledge with modern agricultural practices.
44. Ensure efficient use of fertilizers and minimize their adverse effects.
45. Promote climate-resilient farming practices.
46. Strengthen rural infrastructure, including roads and electricity.
47. Develop effective market intelligence and information systems.
48. Introduce risk management tools for farmers.
49. Address the issue of price volatility in agricultural commodities.
50. Promote agri-business incubation centers.
51. Strengthen agricultural education and research institutions.
52. Improve access to affordable farm machinery and equipment.
53. Establish agri-business incubation centers.
54. Address the issue of farm distress and farmer suicides.
55. Promote sustainable livestock and fisheries practices.
56. Encourage agro-forestry and sustainable land management.
57. Enhance soil health and fertility management practices.
58. Integrate traditional knowledge with modern agricultural practices.
59. Ensure efficient use of fertilizers and minimize their adverse effects.
60. Promote climate-resilient farming practices.
61. Strengthen rural infrastructure, including roads and electricity.
62. Develop effective market intelligence and information systems.
63. Introduce risk management tools for farmers.
64. Address the issue of price volatility in agricultural commodities.
65. Promote agricultural export competitiveness.
66. Enhance access to quality inputs and farm services.
67. Improve supply chain management for agricultural produce.
68. Ensure fair and transparent procurement mechanisms.
69. Promote farmer-owned processing and value addition.
70. Strengthen farmers' bargaining power in the market.
71. Encourage sustainable and efficient water management practices.
72. Integrate livestock and crop farming systems.
73. Promote sustainable use of agrochemicals and pesticides.
74. Establish a system for monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programs.
75. Improve availability and affordability of farm machinery rental services.
76. Introduce weather-based crop insurance schemes.
77. Enhance research and development for agricultural innovations.
78. Strengthen the role of women in agriculture.
79. Promote agri-entrepreneurship among rural youth.
80. Encourage farmer-to-consumer direct marketing models.
81. Establish a national farmers' database for effective policy planning.
82. Strengthen market linkages for farmers.
83. Promote sustainable land and water management practices.
84. Enhance access to agricultural credit for small and marginal farmers.
85. Address the issue of post-harvest losses in agriculture.
86. Promote integrated pest management practices.
87. Improve access to affordable and timely farm machinery services.
88. Establish agri-business incubation centers in rural areas.
89. Encourage the adoption of renewable energy in agriculture.
90. Enhance agricultural extension services for knowledge dissemination.
91. Introduce climate-smart agriculture practices.
92. Strengthen agro-processing and value addition industries.
93. Develop agri-export zones and promote agri-exports.
94. Promote farmer producer organizations for collective bargaining.
95. Strengthen agri-entrepreneurship and rural start-up ecosystem.
96. Enhance storage and cold chain infrastructure for perishable commodities.
97. Address the issue of land degradation and soil erosion.
98. Promote sustainable and organic farming practices.
99. Improve access to affordable and quality veterinary services.
100. Foster public-private partnerships for agricultural development.