Facilitating the integration of tribal women farmers into markets by promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Connecting tribal women to markets The process of collectivizing small and marginal farmers to promote Non-Pesticidal Management (NPM) compliant cultivation practices poses a notable challenge, particularly when aiming to ensure equitable financial returns. Several promoting institutions and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) embark on the transformative journey from being more conventional middlemen to becoming advocates for farmers and sustainable agriculture. In this context, a pioneering NGO named SPS and one of the earliest FPOs in the region, RRPPCL(a FPO), offers valuable insights into fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem with various stakeholders to facilitate sustainable transitions. This FPO case highlights the importance of FPCs evolving and discerning their strengths. Rather than attempting to cover the entire value chain, FPO emphasizes leveraging its strengths. This strategic...