In what situation can a farmer allocate crop remaining to multiple buyers?

In a situation where crop destruction occurs through no fault of the farmer, the farmer may allocate the remaining crop to multiple buyers because this scenario often falls under the principle of force majeure or an act of God. When an unforeseen event disrupts the ability to fulfill contracts, it may legally enable the farmer to share or reassign the limited crop supply among buyers, thus allowing equitable distribution based on the circumstances. This allocation is justified since the farmer is not at fault for the loss, and they may need to honor commitments to multiple buyers under these unique conditions.

Options that suggest both buyers agreeing to share equally or the existence of only one written agreement do not necessarily address the legal implications of unforeseen crop destruction. Similarly, the situation where the market price is exceptionally high may incentivize the farmer to retain the crop for higher profit but does not create a legal requirement or justification for allocating the crop to multiple buyers. Thus, the allocation rightfully occurs when the circumstances warrant it due to uncontrollable events leading to crop loss.