2024: State of the Sector Report – Farmer Producer Organisations in India

“I congratulate the National Association of FPOs on bringing out the State of the Sector Report 2024. As an organisation that works in tandem with village-level farmer-centric institutions in both dairy and horticulture sectors, Mother Dairy understands the potential that such institutions hold in transforming the agri sector. This report brings out some interesting aspects such as the enablers of FPOs and turns a new chapter by introducing some metrics to assess the performance of FPOs. Articles by thought leaders and practitioners who work with FPOs makes this report enriching, highlighting fascinating initiatives and experiences, which I hope will be of use and insight to the readers.”

Manish Bandlish
MD of Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Private Limited

“FPOs play a crucial role in the betterment of the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and are at the cusp of a transformative era. To make them commercially viable is an essential effort and should be at the forefront of policy development, technological agri developments, and financial sector support. This annual State of the Sector Report is crucial reading material for all stakeholders in the sector. I would like to specifically highlight the chapters ‘Enabling an FPO to Find its Feet’ and ‘A Nurturing Environment’, since these describe the critical success factors for FPOs which are so necessary to uplift the farmer and his family’s lives. It’s no coincidence that for a bird to fly, it needs both!”

Bram Spann
Rabo Foundation