Analyzing the Constraints as Perceived by the Board of Directors in the Initial Development Phase of the Farmer Producer Organizations

Abstract

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are the group of organization which is formed to solve marketing and value addition constraints of small and marginal farmers, minimize involvement of middlemen, empower farmers and to make farming more profi table. But FPOs are facing various constraints especially in initial stages of development.The objective of this study was framed to fi nd out and rank constraints perceived by Board of Directors (BODs) of FPO in Jharkhand. One BOD member from each selected 45 FPOs was interviewed for data collection. Constraints were identifi ed and ranked using Garrett Ranking Technique. Less knowledge of how to strengthen FPO; less facility of storage of produce; members are not willing to contribute for FPO; only few members of BOD are active and advance payment is required for getting inputs were perceived most severe constraints among technical, marketing, fi nancial, governance and input supply respectively.

Problems faced by the vegetable based-Farmers Producer Companies: A descriptive analysis

“…They are the heads of company. They appoint the CEO, ensure that meetings are held on a regular basis, keep registers, produce yearly accounts, authorize loans to members, supervise day-to-day activity, and so on (Yadav et al 2022). The BODs are also found several constraints such as less knowledge of how to strengthen FPO; less facility of storage of produce; members are not willing to contribute for FPO etc.…”

“…The BODs are also found several constraints such as less knowledge of how to strengthen FPO; less facility of storage of produce; members are not willing to contribute for FPO etc. (Yadav et al 2022) which in turn affecting the organizational growth of FPO.…”

“…The formation of FPO might be quite beneficial in this regard. The FPO can decrease yield losses by utilizing correct value chain and supply chain mechanisms (Yadav et al 2022).…”

Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers: Unveiling the Potential and Addressing Obstacles of Farmer Producer Organizations in India

“…The provision of input supply services has been one of the significant functions of FPOs and has been included in many studies. Input supply is the most basic form of the role of FPO, and supply quality inputs emerge as one of the primary conditions for enhancing market linkage [30] . When FPOs specifically focus on financial services, positive results are seen; Desai and Joshi [27] mention a 45% greater likelihood of knowledge of credit options among members and 10-14% more credit offtake.…”

Preparation, Standardization and Quality Evaluation of Cookies Incorporated with Lotus Stem Powder

“…The replacement of lotus stem powder for wheat flour biscuits exhibited significant increase in calcium and iron levels [19]. Also Yadav and Dunkwal (2014) studied that iron rich tablets which were developed by mixing iron rich powder of lotus stem and rice bran with lemon juice, contained more iron content [20]. Similarly substantial improvements in micro nutrients including calcium, iron, and total dietary fibre (TDF) was observed on addition of dried lotus stem powder when compared to the control.…”