Farmer producer organisations are coming in a big way in India: NABARD chairman
The Hindu
There are nearly 10,000 FPOs in the country today out of which 5000 have been promoted by NABARD.
NBARD chairman G. R. Chintala on Monday said that farmers producer organisations (FPO) are coming in a big way in India and will immensely help them in getting a good price.
Speaking at a webinar organised by BCCI, Mr. Chintala said that FPOs is the new paradigm in Indian farming. There are nearly 10,000 FPOs in the country today out of which 5000 have been promoted by NABARD.
"It has been seen that farmers belonging to the FPOs get additional benefits ranging from 40 per cent to 60 per cent. Farmers are getting inputs at a lower price and higher realisation for selling", he said.
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