by Communication Officer | Sep 5, 2025 | FPOs
When Ichagarh Wadi Farmer Producer Company Limited (FPCL) was incorporated in 2021 in Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, it marked a new beginning for smallholder farmers who had long struggled with scattered markets, fluctuating prices, and limited bargaining power. The...
by Communication Officer | Aug 5, 2025 | Agro-ecology, FPOs
In the heart of Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district lies the quiet village of Machantand, where a farmer named Abhiram Bediya is sowing more than just seeds—he’s cultivating a movement. At 38, Abhiram, a member of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, has emerged as a...
by Communication Officer | Sep 30, 2024 | Agro-ecology, FPOs
Introduction In the heart of West Bengal, India, a remarkable woman named Menu Mandal is revolutionizing the way rice is cultivated. As a member of the Bhagbanpur-II Farmer Producer Company Limited (FPO), Menu has embraced natural farming practices, preserving...