FPOs: Catalysts of Prosperity, Progress and Empowerment for Farmers: 25060
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-25060
Author: Sasikanth R. and S. Ravichandran
Author Address: Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram-608002 (Tamil Nadu)
Abstract
India’s agricultural sector, comprising mostly small
and marginal farmers, faces ongoing challenges, including restricted access to
inputs, credit, and markets. Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) offer a
promising collective model for addressing these issuesThis study compared 150
members and 150 non-members of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil
Nadu to assess their impact on farmer empowerment. Results indicated that FPO
members had higher income, better access to resources, and stronger
decision-making skills. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) showed that
education, social capital, and access to resources were interconnected and
vital to empowerment and well-being. To improve empowerment and income,
policies should reduce membership fees and provide initial support to encourage
small and marginal farmer participation in FPOs.
Keywords
Agricultural
collective action, farmer empowerment, FPO, rural economic development.
JEL Codes
O13, Q12, Q13, Q18.