The research highlights the need for time and context specific climate stress moments to help farmers respond to climate change.
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Bireng Soy’s journey began with early marriage and motherhood at 16, forcing her to leave school. With three children to care for and limited land for farming, life grew increasingly challenging. Her husband’s alcoholism worsened their financial strain, leaving Soy as the sole provider. Joining a self-help group led her to WOTR, where she became a community worker promoting sustainable agriculture. Since 2019, she’s been a Krishi Wasundhara Sevika, guiding farming communities towards organic farming through the Axis Bank Foundation’s Sustainable Livelihoods Programme.
In the face of climate change challenges, farmers in Appireddypally, Telangana, were struggling with dwindling yields and migration. The Rural Livelihoods Project by Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR brought hope through the formation of a Mutual Aided Cooperative Society (MACS). Despite initial hesitation, farmers united to establish the ‘Sri Jeevanadhara Paraspara Rythu Sahakara Sangam Limited’ MACS.
Aligned with WOTR’s mission to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginalised farmers, FPOs facilitate collective action, promote sustainable farming practices, and provide better market access. This article outlines the critical role FPOs play in strengthening food systems and ensuring food security and highlights their relevance to WOTR’s initiatives.
IndusInd Bank’s CSR initiative in Dharashiv district empowers small farmers through the establishment of the Jalpriya Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), demonstrating remarkable growth in turnover and innovative solutions to agricultural challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable rural development in the region.
In just 4 months, eight FPOs, part of the Central Sector Scheme, in collaboration with the Government of India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and NABARD, achieved a Rs. 3.82 crore turnover, showcasing remarkable agricultural innovation and community-led progress.
The Indian Government has already established an ambitious target of registering 10,000 FPOs, bringing together more than 1 million farmers as members. These FPOs serve as a critical catalyst in not only doubling farmers’ income from agriculture
A webinar on ‘Promoting FPOs for resilient incomes and sustainable farming practices in India’ brought together practitioners and experts to discuss emergent challenges and opportunities related to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and
The research highlights the need for time and context specific climate stress moments to help farmers respond to climate change.
Bireng Soy’s journey began with early marriage and motherhood at 16, forcing her to leave school. With three children to care for and limited land for farming, life grew increasingly challenging. Her husband’s alcoholism worsened their financial strain, leaving Soy as the sole provider. Joining a self-help group led her to WOTR, where she became a community worker promoting sustainable agriculture. Since 2019, she’s been a Krishi Wasundhara Sevika, guiding farming communities towards organic farming through the Axis Bank Foundation’s Sustainable Livelihoods Programme.
In the face of climate change challenges, farmers in Appireddypally, Telangana, were struggling with dwindling yields and migration. The Rural Livelihoods Project by Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR brought hope through the formation of a Mutual Aided Cooperative Society (MACS). Despite initial hesitation, farmers united to establish the ‘Sri Jeevanadhara Paraspara Rythu Sahakara Sangam Limited’ MACS.
Aligned with WOTR’s mission to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginalised farmers, FPOs facilitate collective action, promote sustainable farming practices, and provide better market access. This article outlines the critical role FPOs play in strengthening food systems and ensuring food security and highlights their relevance to WOTR’s initiatives.
IndusInd Bank’s CSR initiative in Dharashiv district empowers small farmers through the establishment of the Jalpriya Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), demonstrating remarkable growth in turnover and innovative solutions to agricultural challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable rural development in the region.
In just 4 months, eight FPOs, part of the Central Sector Scheme, in collaboration with the Government of India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and NABARD, achieved a Rs. 3.82 crore turnover, showcasing remarkable agricultural innovation and community-led progress.
The Indian Government has already established an ambitious target of registering 10,000 FPOs, bringing together more than 1 million farmers as members. These FPOs serve as a critical catalyst in not only doubling farmers’ income from agriculture
A webinar on ‘Promoting FPOs for resilient incomes and sustainable farming practices in India’ brought together practitioners and experts to discuss emergent challenges and opportunities related to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and
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