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Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock. It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets. Agriculture provides most of the world's food and fabrics. Despite implementing plans to increase farmers' incomes, the government fails to bring profits to farmers as middlemen take a significant portion of their profits. Intermediaries specialize in performing essential activities in the buying and selling of goods on their way from farm to final consumer. They usually don't produce anything, but they have extensive knowledge of the market, so they charge commission for their services. It is a common belief that middlemen are responsible for the low share of farmers in the consumer's revenue, and they are accused of exploiting farmers. Many people suggest that the government should eliminate or minimize the role of middlemen in the marketing chain to increase the welfare of both consumers and producers. However, the role of middlemen as a link between producers and consumers is complex and requires a thorough analysis before drawing any conclusions. They mostly operate in markets and facilitate coordination between producers and consumers under different terms and conditions. In our country, village dealers, pre-harvest contractors (in fruits), commission men, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, etc. are all a part of this group.