01068nam a22001097a 4500008004100000100002700041245007200068260003200140300003300172520072100205773003200926260427b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a Kochher, Hartej Singh  aCan farmer producer organisations’ structure be anti-competitive?  aEconomic & Political Weekly  a61(8), Feb 21, 2026: p.69-71  aWhile farmer producer organisations offer significant benefits, including improved market access, productivity, and income for member farmers, their structure raises concerns about potential anti-competitive implications, such as market control, exclusive agreements, collusive behaviour, and impacts on related markets. International frameworks offer insights into balancing collective bargaining with fair competition. Legislative intervention and a nuanced regulatory approach are suggested to ensure that FPOs’ operations do not undermine competition while achieving economic objectives for farmers.-Reproduced 

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