Why We Shouldn't Tax All Farmers

Back in 1961, prominent economists such as Yogendra Alag were making a case for taxing agricultural income. The likes of Kerala, Assam and UP dabbled with this matter, but eventually withdrew it claiming that it didn't work quite as well. Over 86% of agricultural households hold less than two hectares of land. But to extend a blanket tax regime on all agricultural income would require extraordinary political will.