cultivating seeds of hope!

Cultivating seeds of hope!

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F P Oarmers roducer rganisations The Future of Small and Marginal Farmers

Coming Together for Collective Impact

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Inherent robustness of Indian agriculture

shows promise for overcoming obstacles.

There is a convergence of state, research

inst i tut ions, private and farmers'

organisations towards the mission of

doubling farmers' income.

There is a growing awareness among

farmers towards unity and solidarity.

Farmers have started realizing the fruits of

coming together as collectives (FPOs),

which help them counter market forces,

claim entitlements from the State and

Central Governments.

Through the FPOs, farmers have started

proving that farming is profitable with

collectivization of production and

marketing, sustainable farming practices,

collective bargaining / negotiation with

larger forces.

Prepared by: Centre for Development Communication, DHAN Foundation

Unleashing Farmers' Movement!

Moving from Isolation to Interdependence

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Collective action of farmers is the need of

the hour. Proposed Y.K. Alagh committee in

2003, the solution of Farmers' Producer

Companies has started yielding widespread

acceptance among the farmers.

The farmers, who have been part of

collectives such as Cooperative Societies,

Federations of Self Help Groups, Joint

Liability Groups, Farmer Clubs and

Common Interest Groups started

embracing the concept of FPOs.

FPOs are innovations with the co-operative

principles and corporate ethos designed to

cater to the needs of both farmers,

consumers as well as the market. With the

inherent potential for furthering the interests

of small and marginal farmers it emerges as

a nationwide movement.




Facilitating Farm Finance

FPOs Ensure Availability, Accessibility, Adequacy and Affordability of Finance Timely for Production and Marketing

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FPOs facilitateŸ Access to production credit for

members from local banks

Ÿ Access to working capital loan for the FPO with the backup of credit guarantee

Ÿ Collection and judicial deployment of Share capital

Ÿ Creation of revolving fund to ensure continuity of interventions

Ÿ Opportunities for raising equity grants

Ÿ Allocation of profit earned by FPOs

Ÿ Bonus for shareholders

Ÿ Enrolling farmers under crop and asset insurance




Enhancing Productivity

FPOs work for building viable production ecosystem

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FPOs Ÿ Function as agriculture development

centres

Ÿ Document the local farming system and build intervention on them

Ÿ Organise farmers workshops and demonstrations for technology transfer

Ÿ Establish model farm both for crop production and integrated farming

Ÿ Conduct farm field schools to provide hands on skills

Ÿ Strengthen communication networks to aid dissemination

Ÿ Facilitate community seed production and establishing a community seed bank

Ÿ Implement soil and water conservation measures

Ÿ Lead to enhanced production and productivity

Ÿ Ensure reduced cost of cultivation and increased profitability




Facilitating Collective Marketing

Economy of Scale Brings Bargaining Power

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FPOs facilitate

Ÿ Collective purchase and supply of quality inputs at fair price

Ÿ Col l ec t i ve marke t ing o f produces for ensuring price advantage

Ÿ Reaping the benefits of scale advantage in favor of farmers

Ÿ Developing market intelligence to make the farmers well-informed

Ÿ Participating in value chain and entering consumer market




Doubling Farmers’ Income

A vibrant FPO will Ensure

Ÿ Access to inputs timely 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 and skill 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

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