One of the biggest reasons why most Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) fail is because they try to become something they are not. Across India, more than 40,000 FPCs have been promoted in additions of lakhs of cooperatives and thousands of producer groups with the objective of improving farmer incomes through aggregation, value addition, and market linkages. Yet despite significant investments in infrastructure, capacity building, and grant support, only a small percentage have

The future of FPOs will be determined less by farmer mobilisation and more by commercial capability. Successful producer organisations must institutionalise business discipline by rigorously reviewing every transaction such as margins earned, costs incurred, payment cycles, risks managed, and lessons learned.

India does not have a production problem in agriculture. In many commodities, we have surplus production, expanding acreage, and millions of hardworking farmers producing crops season after season. Yet, a large number of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) continue to struggle financially, remain dependent on grants, or become inactive within a few years of formation. This contradiction raises an important question: if farmers are producing well, why are FPOs failing? The an

Success in agriculture is not about gender. It is about knowledge, skill, and determination. Yet, for many rural women in India, the path to recognition and leadership in agriculture has been blocked by deep-rooted stereotypes and social barriers. These women, often dismissed as uneducated or incapable, have proven time and again that they can lead, innovate, and transform their communities. Their journey from the fields to the boardroom is a powerful story of resilience and

India’s agricultural supply chain forms the lifeline of its rural economy, connecting more than 150 million small and marginal farmers to markets across the country and abroad. Yet, this complex system remains riddled with inefficiencies that erode farmers’ incomes and inflate consumer prices. Despite policy initiatives, technological innovations, and private investments, the gap between farm and market persists. To make agriculture more rewarding and resilient, India must re

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