Question

What is the proportion of small and marginal farmers in Punjab?

Answer 1

"With the modern advancements in agriculture and technology, Punjab has gone a long way in the ground irrigation, use of fertilizers, and seed sowing methods.

Progress and methods have increased a number of plantation areas in the state.

Amongst the total proportion, small farmers and marginal farmers hold about 16% and 19% respectively in Punjab.

Marginal and small farmers refer to the farmers who work or cultivate on the land for tenure or as a share."