Elaborate how a well-structured 'Agricultural Marketing System' helps the farmers to increase their income.

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Agricultural Marketing System helps farmers:

1. Fair Prices:
- Ensures minimum support price
- Prevents distress sales
- Provides market information
- Reduces exploitation

2. Market Access:
- Connects farmers to markets
- Reduces middlemen
- Provides storage facilities
- Ensures timely sales

3. Value Addition:
- Promotes processing facilities
- Increases farm income
- Creates employment
- Develops rural industry

4. Infrastructure:
- Develops roads and transport
- Provides warehousing
- Ensures cold storage
- Improves logistics

A well-structured agricultural marketing system is essential for increasing farmers' income and promoting rural development.