The article "Balancing Act in Agriculture: Markets Must Be Allowed to Function" emphasizes the importance of allowing agricultural markets to operate freely to enhance efficiency and productivity.
It argues that effective market mechanisms are essential for optimizing resource allocation, improving farmers' incomes, and ensuring food security. By minimizing government intervention and promoting competitive practices, the agricultural sector can thrive, benefiting both producers and consumers while fostering sustainable growth in the economy.
Citations:
[1] https://www.jiwaji.edu/pdf/ecourse/management/overview%20of%20agricultural%20marketing.pdf
[2] https://indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/Agri_marketing/contents/functions.htm
[3] https://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/MKT305%20AGRICULTURAL%20MARKETING%20-1_0.pdf
[4] https://www.fao.org/4/w3240e/W3240E01.htm
[5] https://www.rvskvv.net/images/II-Year-II-Sem_Agri-Marketing_ANGRAU_20.04.2020.pdf
[6] http://jnkvv.org/PDF/10042020083748concept%20of%20ag%20markeing_EgEcon530.pdf
[7] https://nigeria.actionaid.org/sites/nigeria/files/publications/ANALYSIS%20OF%20THE%202024%20PROPOSED%20AGRICULTURE%20BUDGET.pdf
[8] https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/nigeria-agriculture-sector