FPOs Strive for Doubling Farmers' Income

FPOs can…

Ÿ Make farmers self-sufficient in production inputs and marketing

Ÿ Unify farmers' efforts to work against forces of exploitation

Ÿ Aggregate produces for better price and reduce cost of marketing

Ÿ Offer economies of scale facilitating collective purchase of inputs and marketing of produces at fair price

Ÿ Offer space for co-learning to exchange knowledge, skills and best practices

Ÿ Represent voices of farmers to influence policies in their favor

Ÿ Offer space for partnering with local government and private institutions

Ÿ Share resources and common infrastructure

Ÿ Resolve conflicts due to institutionalized norms and procedures

Ÿ Share risks to offset market fluctuations and absorb loss with the accumulated profits

A vibrant FPO will Ensure...

Ÿ Access to timely inputs 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 building and skill development 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

FPOs Work for…

Ÿ Increasing the production and productivity of

member farms

Ÿ Legitimizing the indigenous systems of

production and creating knowledge and access

to suitable technologies.

Ÿ Facilitating production round the year to help

regulating household cashflow

Ÿ Establishing linkage with the service providers

and banks

Ÿ Increasing the income of the farmers by

facilitating collective purchase and marketing of

inputs from the formal sources there by

creating a win–win situation both for the buyer

and seller.

Get Organised Move Forward

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

FPOs cherish the values of...Ÿ Trust and cooperation

Ÿ Democratic practices and member control

Ÿ Self-regulation

Ÿ Collaboration with other stakeholders

Ÿ Enabling shareholders

Ÿ Care and concern on envi ronmenta l

sustainability

Ÿ Transparency and ethical business

With an active engagement and

ownership of farmers FPOs can help

realize...

Ÿ Increased participation of women in farming

Ÿ Fair compensation for farm labourers

Ÿ Emergence of local leadership among farmers

Ÿ Increased bargaining power

Ÿ Reduced distress migration

Ÿ Enhanced overall wellbeing of farm households

Ÿ Availability of quality food produces to general

consumers

Ÿ Positive improvement in environmental health

FPOs operate on the principles of...

Ÿ Focusing on small and marginal producers as members

Ÿ Allowing no discrimination based on caste, religion and politics

Ÿ Laying emphasis on gender equity and contributing to economic empowerment of women

Ÿ Propagating democratic practices, member ownership and control

Ÿ Following transparency and accountability on all operations

Ÿ Promoting environment friendly practices and products.

Ÿ Adopting fair trade practices benefiting both farmers as well as consumers

Ÿ Embedding cooperation and mutuality in all the activities of FPOs

Ÿ Valuing member stake in the form of shares as key for sustainability

Ÿ Working in collaboration with all the stakeholders

Ÿ Promoting household consumption first to ensure food and nutrition security

Prepared by: Centre for Development Communication, DHAN Foundation

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