farmer producer company
Women reap success with rice seed business in Odisha
Women farmers in Ganjam district of Odisha turn entrepreneurs to fulfil local demand for good quality certified paddy seed.
Women farmers leverage collective power to form producer company
Despite carrying out many farming activities, women lacked recognition. Coming together as a self-help group, they have found confidence to progress and use collective bargaining power to their advantage
India Post delivers litchis in Bihar during lockdown
Postal department and horticulture directorate join hands to deliver litchi directly at consumers’ doorstep, helping farmers sell the fruits and get better price during lockdown
Identifying farmers’ needs helps producer company find footing
When members’ ownership, exchange of ideas and process-driven systems take precedence over turnover and profitability, farmer producer companies will become self-reliant and succeed
Farmer producer company successfully implements farm-to-home model during lockdown
Connecting farmers who had surplus produce and consumers who lacked access to vegetables and fruits, a farmer producer company in Karnataka bridges the gap, benefitting both
How some FPC balloons can become durable high flyers – IV
It is essential to keep the staff of FPCs motivated and introduce financial incentives and insurances to cater to their well-being, for the success and sustenance of FPCs
How some FPC balloons can become durable high flyers – II
Members of farmer producer companies being of limited means and the avenues to raise capital being less, the companies can sustain by adopting preventive measures in their operation
How some FPC balloons can become durable high flyers – I
The success of farmer producer companies floated across the country, would depend on the company’s relationship with its members and delivering on promises made during the launch
Sinnar farmers switch to multi-cropping for resilient earnings
Growing a variety of crops in different portions of a field, farmers in Nashik district have improved soil health and productivity, reduced diseases and seed-to-sale time, and boosted revenue
Karnataka farmers reap benefits of native cow’s milk
Rearing native cattle, farmers in rural Karnataka have brought about a welcome rural-urban link, benefiting economically and bringing health benefits to urban consumers