As a development model, "contract farming" does have some problems and risks in practice, resulting in losses for some farmers. Here are some of the reasons that could lead to "order farming" becoming a **:
False propaganda: Some criminals take advantage of the emerging model of "contract farming" to gain farmers' trust and input by exaggerating product benefits and concealing risks. Farmers are easily deceived in the absence of adequate information and verification mechanisms.
Dishonest behavior: Some "contract farming" enterprises or organizations have dishonest behaviors, such as non-performance of contracts, payment arrears, and fabrication of sales data, etc., which expose farmers to economic risks. In addition, some malicious operators may deliberately arrange farmers to produce products that are not in market demand, resulting in unsalable agricultural products.
Insufficient technical support: Some "contract farming" projects do not provide adequate technical support, resulting in farmers not receiving effective guidance on planting or breeding, affecting yields and quality, and ultimately profits.
Transaction risk: Some "contract farming" platforms have transaction risks, which may lead to payment problems, payment risks, logistics disputes and other problems, which can easily cause damage to farmers' income.
In order to prevent "order farming" from becoming the best harm to farmers, the following measures are recommended:
Clear contract: Sign a clear order contract, agree on production plan, payment terms, quality standards, etc., to ensure that the rights and interests are clear.
Verify information: Investigate and understand the credibility and strength of the order farming platform or organization in advance, and try to choose formal and reliable partners.
Multi-party verification: consult professional institutions, understand market trends, verify product demand and market prospects, and do not blindly believe in the promise of "high returns".
Strengthen supervision: The department should strengthen the supervision and management of "order agriculture" to curb the use of the "order agriculture" model by criminals.
In short, farmers need to be cautious when participating in the "contract farming" project, review the content of the contract, choose formal platforms to cooperate, ensure their rights and interests, and avoid being harmed.