Role of Hired Agricultural Labour in Crop Production: Evidence From the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam

Insufficient availability of family labour is a major hurdle in farm operations in India, which compels farmers to use hired agricultural labour. Given the importance of manpower in farm operation, the use of hired labour in agriculture is expected to play a vital role in agricultural development. H...

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