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Farmers & Farmer Producer Organisations unveils launch of Bihar's first farmer’s federation
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Saturday, 20 July, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Bihar-based Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) have registered the state's first farmers' federation, BIHPRO, ushering in a new era for the agricultural landscape. This milestone has been supported by Samunnati, a leading agri-value chain enabler which has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BIHPRO for supporting its FPO partners through various assistance and financial benefits.
The organisations will initially focus on producing 7 major crops which includes Maize, Lichi, Wheat Paddy, Mango, Vegetables and Turmeric. BIHPRO currently has 10 FPOs but through the regular events and workshops, it aims to onboard more FPOs and targets to achieve turnover of Rs 8 crore by end of this financial year. It is committed to providing financing, market linkage, technological inputs, and training to support this federation's growth and success. This federation aims to amplify the voices of farmers on state and national platforms, ensuring their concerns and needs are effectively addressed.
Pravesh Sharma, director of Samunnati, highlighted the potential of Bihar's fertile land. He said, "With proper assistance and market opportunities, Bihar-based farmers can revolutionise the agriculture sector with their world-class farming products. Samunnati is on a mission to empower every farmer in the country, enabling them to earn well and pursue their agricultural occupation with dignity and fulfilment."
To amplify its voice, it hosted the inaugural FPOs Kick-Off Summit in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, bringing together representatives from around 50 FPCs across the State. The event provided a platform for farmers to interact, learn, and share experiences with various stakeholders, including institutional players and development agencies. The primary purpose of this summit was to encourage farmers to register and become part of the consortium. Discussions at the event focused on operational plans and strategies to enhance primary revenue streams through input and output channels, in collaboration with the team.
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