by Sanjana | Dec 18, 2023 | Articles, Farmer Organisations/FPO, Featured, Social Organisation
As a response to the inefficiencies in the present marketing system and to enable farmers, especially the small and marginal farmers to receive a fair price to their produce, resulting from economies of scale, FPOs are being promoted. Besides the push for forming...
by Sanjana | Dec 18, 2023 | Articles, Farmer Organisations/FPO, Social Organisation
Gulbarga district in northern Karnataka has the unique distinction of being known as the ‘tur bowl’ of the state. But even though 330,000 hectares of land is put under tur, or red gram, cultivation and production every year, the yield from this crop is abysmally low....
by Sanjana | Dec 18, 2023 | Articles, Farmer Organisations/FPO, Social Organisation
Indigenous communities in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve area have organised themselves into a Farmer Producer Company to secure their livelihoods. The company’s significant growth in terms of membership and the business turnover reflects the success of the model in...
by Sanjana | Dec 18, 2023 | Articles, Farmer Organisations/FPO, Social Organisation
Highlights eco-friendly way of dealing with crop residues by converting them as Biochar to improve soil fertility. Describes how an FPO has made this process a business enterprise for the benefit of all. Burning of unused crop residue is a common practice among...
by Sanjana | Sep 28, 2023 | Agroecology, Articles, Crop Production
The shift to agroecological farming started with a small step in Kalamunda in Odisha. With multiple agencies support, women farmers learnt the techniques of natural farming and made the transition towards safe food production. Farmer Field School was the stepping...
by Sanjana | Sep 28, 2023 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Rehana’s story serves as an inspiring example of how passion, dedication and creativity can transform lives. Through agroecology, she not only transformed her farm’s productivity but also contributed to environmental conservation and community well-being. Her journey...
