Contract Farming: Pros, Cons and What to Look for in Agreements
Farmers Magazine | 21.01.2026 18:10
Contract farming links farmers with buyers through formal agreements. You produce crops or livestock under defined conditions. The buyer commits to purchase the output. This system is common in horticulture, poultry, sugar, cotton, and dairy. It can stabilize income. It can also expose you to risk if the agreement is weak. You need to understand the structure before you commit.
