### Economic Challenges Faced by Small-Scale Farmers:
– Limited access to credit and financial services.
– Fluctuating market prices for agricultural produce.
– Inadequate infrastructure (roads, storage facilities, irrigation systems).
– High post-harvest losses due to poor storage and transportation.
– Lack of modern equipment and high-quality seeds.
– Limited access to markets and fair trading conditions.
– Insufficient knowledge of best practices and agricultural innovations.

### Support Systems to Help Small-Scale Farmers:
– **Access to Affordable Credit**: Providing loans and financial services to invest in inputs and technology.
– **Cooperative Societies**: Encouraging resource pooling, shared knowledge, and collective bargaining.
– **Infrastructure Investment**: Building roads, storage facilities, and irrigation systems to reduce losses and improve market access.
– **Extension Services**: Offering up-to-date information on best practices and innovations.
– **Stable Market Systems**: Establishing guaranteed minimum prices to protect against price volatility.
– **Insurance Schemes**: Mitigating risks from climate change and other uncertainties.
– **Government and NGO Support**: Facilitating access to resources and advocating for farmer-friendly policies.