Promotion and Strengthening of FPOs as Business Start-ups
Backdrop
The State Government of Andhra Pradesh formulated a strategy for transforming agriculture and allied activities into a viable business preposition with ultimate objective of increasing farmers’ income as a part of the primary sector mission. Also, as a part of strategy, the State Government decided to promote FPOs/FPCs for reduction in the cost of cultivation and increased income through collective procurements of inputs and produce aggregation for better marketing. The overall objective is to increase the contribution of the agri-business sector to the State’s GDP substantially. To achieve the above object, it was felt necessary to promote and strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations which will act as business Start-ups.
Project Info
Project : Promotion and Strengthening of FPOs as Business Start-ups
Period : October 2018 to September 2021 (36 months)
Donor : Dept. of Horticulture, Govt. of A.P
Goal : Increase the contribution of the agri-business sector to the State’s GDP
Geographical Outreach : 3 districts in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh
o Ananthapur : Guntakal, Pamidi, Garladine, Peddavaduguru
o Chittoor : Kalikiri, Valmikipuram, Piler, Kurabalakota
o Kurnool : Yemmiganur, Gonegandla, Nandikotkur, Midthur
Team : Agri Business Specialist and Team Leader, Agri Technical Expert, Agri Business Advisor & Coordinator, Agri-Business Plan Expert (BPE) cum Agriculture Marketing Advisor, Jr. Agricultural Professional, Community Mobilizers
Key Approach:
• Producer Centric : Agriculture and Horticulture
• Promotion of women FPOs
• Focus on area such as Value Chain intervention
• Comprehensive approach for support in infrastructure, market and funds
• Effective involvement of youth and women
Key Deliverables:
• Facilitate higher production, quality enhancement etc. through infusion of latest technology and innovative practices
• Facilitate market linkages with processors, consumers and/or with large retailers and marketers
• Facilitate monitoring & handling of FPOs and offer other capacity building services
Key Components:
Major activities in progress
