Section 13:
Conciliation board for dispute settlement.
(1) Every farming agreement shall explicitly
provide for a conciliation process and formation of a conciliation board consisting of representatives of
parties to the agreement:
Provided that representation of parties in such conciliation board shall be fair and balanced.
(2) A dispute arising from any farming agreement shall be first referred to the conciliation board
formed as per the provisions of the farming agreement and every endeavour shall be made by such board
to bring about settlement of such dispute.
(3) Where, in respect of any dispute, a settlement is arrived during the course of conciliation
proceeding, a memorandum of settlement shall be drawn accordingly and signed by the parties to such
dispute and such settlement shall be binding on the parties.