Compare the terms of credit for the small farmer, the medium farmer and the landless agricultural worker in Sonpur.


(a) For small farmers:

● High rate of interest.


● It promises to sell crops to traders at low prices as repayment of loan.


(b) For medium farmer:


● Low rate of interest.


● Loan of several banks can be easily paid in the next 2-3 years.


(c) For landless agricultural workers of Sonpur:


● Borrowers pay their debt by working on land of their moneylenders or landowners so that in future again they will be able to borrow from that person in need.


● The rate of interest for these workers is high.


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