What is Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Bill that triggered protests? Explained

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Farmers across several states are up in arms against three farm ordinances promulgated by the Centre. The farmers are demanding a rollback of the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.