Tag: FPO

Draft policy proposes 3-tier Amul model for FPOs

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Emulating the 3-tier Amul cooperative model, bringing in professionalism and financial assistance are some of the provisions incorporated in the draft policy on farmer producer organisation (FPO), which is likely to be finalised this month and slated to be notified before September. The Centre has received 90-100 feedback as the 14-day deadline ended Wednesday after […]

Shreeja Women’s Initiative: Providing Relief to Women Dairy Farmers Amid Heat Stress

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Dairy farmers in Chittoor, known for its high milk production, are facing challenges due to extreme heat, which reduces milk output. Amid the challenges, a women-led initiative is helping the women farmers increase their income from the dairy business while addressing heat and fodder-related issues. With a women-centric supply chain, Shreeja offers purchasing milk at […]

Collective thrust can make farmers market-savvy

FPOs offer an excellent opportunity to farmers or ‘agripreneurs’ to establish direct market linkages. Aggregation of skills and resources is a potent way to deal with competition in the marketplace and sustain a profitable business. IN modern-day agriculture, farmers need to move beyond mere production and find ways to establish market linkages. Agribusiness encompasses diverse […]

No fodder supply crisis;steps taken to address shortages in future: Govt

The government on Thursday said there is no fodder supply crisis at present but the prices remain high and steps are being taken to address any possible shortages in the future. According to a senior official, the current high prices of fodder is in line with other agri-products and states have not reported any shortages […]

Animal husbandry needs a proper ecosystem with market linkages

Dairy and poultry need a proper ecosystem comprising reliable animal feed supplies and FPOs with market linkages The global animal feed market is undergoing marked changes that are likely to accelerate this decade. The pattern of global consumption is evolving towards higher share of animal products in diets. So, higher quantities of crops will be […]

Animal husbandry needs a proper ecosystem with market linkages

Dairy and poultry need a proper ecosystem comprising reliable animal feed supplies and FPOs with market linkages The global animal feed market is undergoing marked changes that are likely to accelerate this decade. The pattern of global consumption is evolving towards higher share of animal products in diets. So, higher quantities of crops will be […]

What is PMFME Scheme ? Micro market is sufficient for a micro enterprise

PMFME stands for Prime minister Formalisation of Micro Food processing enterprise Scheme. India has over 2.5 million micro food processing enterprises operating in the unorganised or informal sector. This informal sector has only 7% share in investment and 3% in outstanding credit. However this sector generates 74% of the total employment with one third as […]

What is PMFME Scheme ? Micro market is sufficient for a micro enterprise

PMFME stands for Prime minister Formalisation of Micro Food processing enterprise Scheme. India has over 2.5 million micro food processing enterprises operating in the unorganised or informal sector. This informal sector has only 7% share in investment and 3% in outstanding credit. However this sector generates 74% of the total employment with one third as […]

What is PMFME Scheme ? Micro market is sufficient for a micro enterprise

PMFME stands for Prime minister Formalisation of Micro Food processing enterprise Scheme. India has over 2.5 million micro food processing enterprises operating in the unorganised or informal sector. This informal sector has only 7% share in investment and 3% in outstanding credit. However this sector generates 74% of the total employment with one third as […]