Impact of Farmer-Producer Organization Membership on Tribal Turmeric Farmers in Odisha: 23444
Price: ₹ 1000
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-23444
Author: Ankit Mahapatra, Vinayak Nikam, Muthuprasad Thiyaharajan, and Aiswarya S.
Author Address: ICAR- National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi-110012 (Delhi)
Abstract
The
Government of India has emphasised the importance of Farmer-Producer
Organisations (FPOs) as an institutional innovation for empowering small and
marginal farmers. In this context, studies on existing FPOs would provide
valuable insights to support the government’s policy priorities. Therefore, a
study was conducted in Odisha with 245 farmers to identify the determinants of FPO
membership and assess its economic impact. Data were collected through personal
interviews with respondents from the ‘Kandha’ tribe, who cultivated the
Geographical Indication (GI) tagged ‘Kandhamal Haladi (turmeric)’. The
determinants of membership were analysed using a logistic regression model, and
the impact was assessed through the Regression Adjustment (RA) estimator.
Results revealed that the determinants of membership were extension agency
contact, credit source, associate membership, and house type. There was a
significant positive impact of membership on price realisation and farmers'
income. However, production performance was not significantly impacted.
Therefore, providing better extension and advisory services, capacity-building
for members, and high-quality inputs and services is necessary to enhance their
productivity and help them reap greater benefits from FPOs.
Keywords: Determinants of
membership, farmer-producer organisations, impact assessment, regression
adjustment.
Description
Indian Journal of Economics and Development
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-23444
Impact Factor: 0.2 (2025)
NAAS Score: 6.30 (2025)
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