Q. What recent issue has affected fig farmers in Rajasthan, leading to widespread uprooting of plants?
Answer:
Contract violation
Notes: Farmers in Rajasthan have been uprooting fig plants after a company, Krishi Marketing Company, failed to honor contracts promising support and purchase of figs. Initially, the company encouraged farmers to cultivate figs with lucrative prospects, but after a few years, it ceased communication and stopped buying the produce. Many farmers are now pursuing legal action against the company for breach of contract, leading to significant financial losses and frustration among the agricultural community.