Question

Role of fpos in enhancing farmers income

Answer 1

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In this context, the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India has identified Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) as the most appropriate institutional form, to mobilize farmers and build their capacity to collectively leverage their production and marketing strength.

Answer 2

Answer:

The basic purpose envisioned for the FPOs is to collectivize small farmers for backward linkage for inputs like seeds, fertilizers, credit, insurance, knowledge and extension services; and forward linkages such as collective marketing, processing, and market-led agriculture production (Mondal, 2010).