Central government to form 10,000 farmer producers’ organisations: Governor
Governor RN Ravi on Friday said 10,000 farmer producers’ organisations (FPOs) will be formed by the Central government to improve the socio-economic status of farmers in the nation.
Addressing an interactive meeting on ‘Empowering the FPO’s towards excellence as part of International Millets Conference at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore, Ravi said the FPO’s is the only platform to execute market led agricultural approach for doubling farmers income.
“It will also provide a joint action plan, bargaining power, collective marketing and leadership. Marketing and availability of quality inputs are important issues faced by farmers and members of FPO’s,” the Governor said.