Read how Farmer Producer Companies in Maharashtra have become powerful platforms that enable farmers to pool resources, access knowledge, and meet consumer demand.
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13 women are managing 11 collection centres across five Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Jalna, Maharashtra, all of which deal in maize, connecting with over 1,800 farmers.
Farmer Producer Companies are strengthening Indian agriculture but face financial and market challenges. WOTR empowers them to boost rural livelihoods and sustainability.
The Shri Bhagwant Mahila Farmer Producer Company Ltd in Solapur, supported by WOTR, NABARD, and Walmart Foundation, has empowered 1,500 women farmers across 19 villages, achieving a turnover of Rs 93,54,818 since 2022.
Krushiputra FPC, established in 2019, improved water conservation and farming practices in Subhanpur village, increasing crop yields by 30-40%. The FPC promotes micro-irrigation and offers resources, leading to collective profits and sustainable growth.
WOTR has entered into a partnership with FIPL to empower farming communities in Maharashtra. Through this partnership, FIPL will create awareness of their product portfolio whereas WOTR will advise FPOs in procuring suitable agricultural inputs after assessing the offerings and needs.
Read how Farmer Producer Companies in Maharashtra have become powerful platforms that enable farmers to pool resources, access knowledge, and meet consumer demand.
13 women are managing 11 collection centres across five Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Jalna, Maharashtra, all of which deal in maize, connecting with over 1,800 farmers.
Farmer Producer Companies are strengthening Indian agriculture but face financial and market challenges. WOTR empowers them to boost rural livelihoods and sustainability.
The Shri Bhagwant Mahila Farmer Producer Company Ltd in Solapur, supported by WOTR, NABARD, and Walmart Foundation, has empowered 1,500 women farmers across 19 villages, achieving a turnover of Rs 93,54,818 since 2022.
Krushiputra FPC, established in 2019, improved water conservation and farming practices in Subhanpur village, increasing crop yields by 30-40%. The FPC promotes micro-irrigation and offers resources, leading to collective profits and sustainable growth.
WOTR has entered into a partnership with FIPL to empower farming communities in Maharashtra. Through this partnership, FIPL will create awareness of their product portfolio whereas WOTR will advise FPOs in procuring suitable agricultural inputs after assessing the offerings and needs.
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