SDS supports the Bhajahari Farmers Producers Company Ltd (FPC) as a farmer-owned institutional platform aimed at strengthening collective farming systems, improving market access, and enhancing the overall livelihood of small and marginal farmers.

The Bhajahari FPC is established to organize farmers into a formal producer enterprise that enables collective procurement of inputs, efficient production planning, and better marketing of agricultural produce. It plays a vital role in bridging the gap between farmers and markets, ensuring fair price realization and reducing dependency on intermediaries.

The organization promotes the adoption of scientific, climate-resilient, and sustainable agricultural practices, including improved crop management, use of quality seeds, soil health management, and integrated pest management techniques. Farmers are also encouraged to diversify crops and adopt modern technologies to improve productivity and reduce risk.

A major focus of the Bhajahari FPC is the development of agri-value chains, including aggregation, primary processing, storage, branding, and direct market linkage. This strengthens farmers’ access to profitable markets and enhances income opportunities.

The FPC also emphasizes capacity building, entrepreneurship development, and financial literacy among its members to ensure long-term sustainability and effective governance.

Program Interventions

• Formation and strengthening of Farmers Producer Company structure
• Training on sustainable and climate-smart agriculture practices
• Collective input procurement and cost reduction strategies
• Support for aggregation, storage, and primary processing
• Market linkage development and value chain strengthening
• Capacity building on business management and entrepreneurship

Impact

• Increased farmer income through better market access
• Reduced cost of agricultural inputs through collective purchasing
• Improved adoption of modern and sustainable farming practices
• Strengthened rural agribusiness and farmer entrepreneurship
• Enhanced bargaining power of small and marginal farmers

Overview

The Bhajahari Farmers Producers Company Ltd functions as a key institutional mechanism for empowering farmers through collectivization, sustainable agricultural development, and strong market integration, contributing to improved rural livelihoods and agricultural growth.