... role of insurance and credit in explaining the existence and success of contract farming arrangements This is undoubtedly the case in the instance of poultry farming as well In terms of value, the ... analysis of the gains from contract farming, to both farmers and processors, in the case of poultry production in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India The literature on contract farming is largely ... engaged in breeding of chicks and manufacturing of feed, vaccines and medicines In order to minimize the risks to the producers and sustain the profitability of the industry, some large poultry firms...