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FPOs Strive for Doubling Farmers' Income
FPOs can…
Ÿ Make farmers self-sufficient in production inputs and marketing
Ÿ Unify farmers' efforts to work against forces of exploitation
Ÿ Aggregate produces for better price and reduce cost of marketing
Ÿ Offer economies of scale facilitating collective purchase of inputs and marketing of produces at fair price
Ÿ Offer space for co-learning to exchange knowledge, skills and best practices
Ÿ Represent voices of farmers to influence policies in their favor
Ÿ Offer space for partnering with local government and private institutions
Ÿ Share resources and common infrastructure
Ÿ Resolve conflicts due to institutionalized norms and procedures
Ÿ Share risks to offset market fluctuations and absorb loss with the accumulated profits
A vibrant FPO will Ensure...
Ÿ Access to timely inputs at fair price
Ÿ Fair price for the produces and doubling of
income
Ÿ Claim of entitlements from the mainstream
institutions meant for small and marginal
farmers
Ÿ Reach of relevant technology for production
Ÿ Capacity building and skill development for
production and productivity enhancement
Ÿ Food and Nutrition security at household level
Ÿ Additional employment due to increased
intensity of farming
Ÿ Ending migration in search of livelihoods
FPOs Work for…
Ÿ Increasing the production and productivity of
member farms
Ÿ Legitimizing the indigenous systems of
production and creating knowledge and access
to suitable technologies.
Ÿ Facilitating production round the year to help
regulating household cashflow
Ÿ Establishing linkage with the service providers
and banks
Ÿ Increasing the income of the farmers by
facilitating collective purchase and marketing of
inputs from the formal sources there by
creating a win–win situation both for the buyer
and seller.
Get Organised Move Forward
F P Oarmers roducer rganisations The Future of Small and Marginal Farmers
FPOs cherish the values of...Ÿ Trust and cooperation
Ÿ Democratic practices and member control
Ÿ Self-regulation
Ÿ Collaboration with other stakeholders
Ÿ Enabling shareholders
Ÿ Care and concern on envi ronmenta l
sustainability
Ÿ Transparency and ethical business
With an active engagement and
ownership of farmers FPOs can help
realize...
Ÿ Increased participation of women in farming
Ÿ Fair compensation for farm labourers
Ÿ Emergence of local leadership among farmers
Ÿ Increased bargaining power
Ÿ Reduced distress migration
Ÿ Enhanced overall wellbeing of farm households
Ÿ Availability of quality food produces to general
consumers
Ÿ Positive improvement in environmental health
FPOs operate on the principles of...
Ÿ Focusing on small and marginal producers as members
Ÿ Allowing no discrimination based on caste, religion and politics
Ÿ Laying emphasis on gender equity and contributing to economic empowerment of women
Ÿ Propagating democratic practices, member ownership and control
Ÿ Following transparency and accountability on all operations
Ÿ Promoting environment friendly practices and products.
Ÿ Adopting fair trade practices benefiting both farmers as well as consumers
Ÿ Embedding cooperation and mutuality in all the activities of FPOs
Ÿ Valuing member stake in the form of shares as key for sustainability
Ÿ Working in collaboration with all the stakeholders
Ÿ Promoting household consumption first to ensure food and nutrition security
Prepared by: Centre for Development Communication, DHAN Foundation
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