In India more than 85 percent of agricultural holdings fall under the category of small and marginal farmers. In such a situation Secondary Agricultural is the only strategy to make Indian agriculture remunerative. Shift in consumption pattern of the people towards fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products, fisheries also encourages the production of these items. The shift in high-value crops will increase the income of these farmers. To achieve this objective, structural change are required. These include shifting of population from agriculture non-agricultural sector, diversification within agricultural sector by shifting to high value crops and starting agri-industries.

Innovative farming techniques like integrated farming, organic farming, zero- budgeted natural and low cost farming, and protected cultivation are need of the hour. Special efforts will have to be made for the expansion of animal husbandry and livestock farming. Huge amount of investment is required to make the plans operative which is beyond the capacity of small and marginal farmers. Thus, there is the need of corporatization of small and marginal farmers in which farmers and corporate will be participants. Many projects can be started as PPP Model.

This book discusses concept of secondary agriculture, need of shift, contract farming, integrated farming, organic farming and corporatisation of small and marginal farmers in detail and how these methods can be helpful in raising farmers’ income.