The functionality of agricultural extension and advisory services from a system perspective: a subnational level analysis in India

Nikam, Vinayak; Ashok, Aditya; Kale, Rajiv Baliram

doi:10.1080/1389224x.2022.2117212

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“…The response of all seven components in this Effectiveness index were normalized by z transformation and then averaged. Similar methods were also followed by Mukherjee et al, (2011) andNikam, (2013).…”

Section: Research Design and Survey Instrumentmentioning

confidence: 82%

Assessing performance of horticultural farmers producer companies: Comparative case study

D K

et al. 2022

J. Hortic. Sci.

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Every year the horticultural sector of India faces huge quantity of food wastage due to lack of processing, value addition and post-harvest handling. Farmers Producer Company (FPC) can mitigate the loss through ensuring better value chain management. There are several horticulture based FPCs established in different parts of India. They have grown very fast and competing with agro-industries. The present study aimed to assess the performance of FPCs working in horticulture sector. The study was conducted in Maharashtra State of India by selecting three FPCs working in horticultural sector. Performance of these FPCs was assessed through Effectiveness Index developed for this study. Seven components viz. functional effectiveness, increase in income, increase in farmers share in consumers rupees, inclusiveness, sustainability of company, farmers satisfaction and empowerment were included in the index by following standard index forming protocol. Sahyadri Farms was found the best performing one among the selected FPCs, regarding effectiveness with a mean index score of 63.69 followed by Vasundhara Agro Producer Company Limited (50.20) and Junnar Taluka FPC Ltd. (41.29).

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Section: Research Design and Survey Instrumentmentioning

confidence: 82%

Assessing performance of horticultural farmers producer companies: Comparative case study

D K

et al. 2022

J. Hortic. Sci.

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“…From a management perspective, combining different knowledges and levels of expertise is a pivotal step for putting knowledge into social, technical, and economic contexts [83], developing collective knowledge, and sharpening the dynamic capabilities of a system [84]. The same is true for AKISs [85,86]. Enabling knowledge flow within the system can provide opportunities for constructing technical knowledge and designing service offerings that support farmers' transition to digital agriculture.…”

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Do Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems Have the Dynamic Capabilities to Guide the Digital Transition of Short Food Supply Chains?

Charatsari,

Michailidis,

Francescone

et al. 2023

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The digitalization of agriculture generates a new environment for the actors involved in agrifood production. In such a context, Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKISs) face the challenge of reconsidering their operational paradigms, redefining priorities, and designing strategies to achieve new aims. To do so, the actors participating in AKISs should develop and exploit a set of competencies known as dynamic capabilities, including the aptitude to sense the change in the external environment, the capacity to seize the opportunities that this change creates, and an ability to transform and adapt themselves to the new conditions that digitalization generates. In this study, using as examples the AKISs operating in Greece and Italy, we aimed to uncover if and how actors participating in these systems attempt and manage to deploy such capabilities. Based on a qualitative approach and drawing on data from two workshops, we discovered that seizing the opportunities sensed is a challenging task for AKIS actors. Our results also indicate that knowledge is a pivotal resource for AKISs, allowing actors to enhance their transformative capacity. However, to create a “collective” knowledge base, AKISs should ensure a functional connection between stakeholders and strengthen the roles of actors not actively engaged with the system, like public advisory organizations, universities, and technology providers.

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“…provided by F.P.O.s mitigate transaction costs and informational gaps [10]. Market benefits materialize through increased bargaining power, reduced intermediaries, and enhanced pricing [11,8,12,13]. Additionally, the risk distribution across F.P.O.…”

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Examining the Power of Accumulation: A Case Study of the Lavera Project by Ambala Farmers Producer Company Limited in Haryana, India

Rajpurohit,

Kumar,

Rajpurohit

et al. 2024

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The concept behind Farmer Producer Organizations is that farmers, who are the producers of Agricultural products, can form groups and register themselves under the Indian Companies Act. 1956. The aim is to enhance farmer's income, capacity building, and competitiveness and increase their advantage in emerging market opportunities. A case study was conducted in the Ambala District of Haryana to examine the role of farmer-producer organizations in enhancing farmers socio economic status. Studying the management and governance system of F.P.C. and assessing the impact of F.P.C. on members was the objective of the case study. Personal interviews and group discussion methods were used for data collection and secondary data from directors for gathering information on the F.P.C. Project Lavera Ambala Farmer Producer Organization, which was established on Sep 02, 2015, for collecting, processing, and marketing milk and milk products. It covered nine Ambala villages and collected raw milk from members and non-member farmers at higher prices than other value chain actors. The study's result indicates that farmers who supply milk to F.P.C. get 9-13 rupees per lit higher price than others. It also provides bonuses to member farmers who are company shareholders, and their income from dairy farming is enhanced by 25-30 percent. Lavera has enhanced net returns for farmers, increased revenue through value addition, and fostered entrepreneurship in rural communities. Members of F.P.C. are highly satisfied with the services provided by F.P.C. and its performance in local areas.

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The functionality of agricultural extension and advisory services from a system perspective: a subnational level analysis in India

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Assessing performance of horticultural farmers producer companies: Comparative case study

Assessing performance of horticultural farmers producer companies: Comparative case study

Do Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems Have the Dynamic Capabilities to Guide the Digital Transition of Short Food Supply Chains?

Examining the Power of Accumulation: A Case Study of the Lavera Project by Ambala Farmers Producer Company Limited in Haryana, India

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