Considering the transition in agricultural sector, farmer producer organisations can ensure better economies of scale to farmers in the country. Examine (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
The farm sector has seen transition from traditional methods to modern, technology-oriented production and marketing system involving ICT tools, AI and big data.
Significance of Farmer Producer organisations
· FPOs can be Part IX-A companies or cooperatives but they need to be insulated from interference in elections and day-to-day management.
· They are market-centric, both from the perspective of inputs and sale and processing of produce.
· Capture the maximum value for the farmer by leveraging technology and actively using market intelligence. They seek to become viable by bringing in professionalisation in management.
· Assurance of production support, adequate capital availability, bulk marketing of produce for FPOs.
Criticisms of FPO
· The first concern is with the size of memberships of the FPOs. The current guidelines, that permit FPO formation with a minimum membership of 300 (100-150 in NE and hilly areas) need to be revisited.
· The lack of availability of capital at a reasonable cost is constraining. Good quality managerial manpower is crucial for FPOs.
· Forging market linkages may be quite challenging for the capacity of the FPOs.
It is necessary to ensure that FPOs capture the wide diversity of agricultural production in different parts of the country in a more balanced way.
Harsh 4 years
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aswin 4 years
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Try to include about challenges present in FPOs. Keep Writing.
Venkateshwaran R 4 years
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Priya sabalkar 4 years
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Try to include about few points the criticisms on cooperatives. Keep Writing.
