"The problem is small and fragmented land due to family structure. The solution is farmers' cooperative," Kalam said at the 5th Convocation of the Birsa Agriculture University here.
He said mechanised farming, value addition, marketing of agro products, crop growth, soil suited fertilisers, proper irrigation, cold storage, multi-cropping and food processing infrastructure would mitigate the distress of farmers and improve food productivity.
The former president advised the graduates and post graduates to make effort to contribute to rural development and tribal development.