The document discusses the ongoing agricultural distress faced by farmers in India. It outlines several factors contributing to this crisis, including poor policy and planning, declining farm sizes, dependence on rainfall, and collapsing commodity prices. The Swaminathan Commission was established in 2004 to address the issues and recommended setting minimum support prices at 50% above the cost of production calculated based on comprehensive production costs. However, the problems persist due to complex challenges including small landholdings, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to credit and technology for many farmers in India.