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Tejvan Pettinger Definition of Buffer Stock Scheme: A buffer stock scheme is a government plan to stabilise prices in volatile markets. This requires intervention buying and selling. Prices for agricultural products are often volatile because: Supply can vary due to the weather.Demand is inelasticSupply is fixed in the short...