PALANDUH FARMER PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED

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Established in Nov 2022, Palanduh Farmer Producer Company Limited located in the Vijayapura District of Karnataka It operates with an impressive area under cultivation of 12,000 acres of Onion and a membership base of 1008 farmers. The FPC deals in various crops such as Onion , Sorghum, Maize Lemon, Red Gram, , and Vegetables. The primary focus of the Palanduh FPC is on value chain development for the onion crop. Aim is to create value-added products like Dehydrated Onion Flakes, Powder, and Fried Onion. For this they have already signed an agreement with ICAR-DoGR for Value chain development for onion crop. Their key activities encompass providing inputs to farmers, procuring agricultural produce from them, and facilitating sales organising trainings and raising awareness about the usage of organic fertilizers. They also establish linkages with banks to facilitate small loans for small farmers. Moreover, They have identified financial institutions that can provide loans to the FPC. Major customers for the FPC are marketers, and they engage directly with them to fulfill orders. However, several challenges hinder their operations, including the lack of timely credit, the non-availability of Common Facility Centers, and the significant impact of market price fluctuations on farmers' income, potentially leading to losses. In their pursuit of growth and sustainability, the FPC has outlined a strategic roadmap. They plan to establish linkages with super markets aiming to expand their market reach and enhance business operations. Additionally, they have future plans for product design development, investing in advertisement and branding initiatives, and establishing a crop production to seed production to own processing unit. These plans are designed to enhance market access, optimize operations, and expand their reach in the agricultural sector.

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