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Restriction in Licensing
Entry as a licensed agent was restricted,
discouraging competition and encouraging
cartelisation.
High Intermediation Costs
The fragmented system led to high
intermediation costs, raising costs for
consumers, while depressing prices received by
farmers.
Information Asymmetry
Farmers often lacked market information,
which traders & commission agents withheld
from farmers.
Inadequate Credit Facilities
Informal credit channels still dominates formal
channels.
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