Farmers' Perception on the Functioning of FPC-NRMFPCL in the Zaheerabad Region of Sanga Reddy District, Telangana, India
Shaik Habibulla Basha *
School of Agribusiness Management, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana, India.
Srilatha Challa
School of Agribusiness Management, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana, India.
Radhika P
School of Agribusiness Management, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana, India.
Meena A
Department of Statistics and Mathematics, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Indian agriculture is predominantly comprised of small and marginal farmers, who face significant challenges in accessing modern resources and markets. To address these issues, the government has promoted Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to enhance market access. This study assesses farmers' perceptions of the Narinja Rythu Mithra Farmers Producer Company Limited (NRMFPCL) in Zaheerabad Mandal, Telangana, using systematic random sampling of 80 farmers and a Likert scale for evaluation. Findings indicate high satisfaction with the quality of seeds and market information, reflecting the effectiveness of the services provided. The results underscore the importance of FPCs in improving farmers' livelihoods and accessing vital resources, suggesting a promising future for collective agricultural initiatives in enhancing market participation and overall rural development.
Keywords: Marginal farmers, farmer producer company, market access, farmers’ perception, rural development