Monthly advisory of onion and garlic crop for the month of June 2025
Farmer Collectivization: Palanduh Farmer Producer Company
₹2 crore/year turnover
₹1.2 crore net worth
150+ member farmers
About the Collective
Palanduh Farmer Producer Company (FPC) was established in November 2022 in Vijayapura, Karnataka, with technical support from ICAR-DOGR. This farmer-led collective has revolutionized onion marketing and value addition in the region, demonstrating the power of organized farming communities.
Key Achievements
- Annual turnover of ₹2 crore within first year of operations
- Accumulated net worth of ₹1.2 crore through collective business
- 150+ small and marginal farmers as shareholders
- Established direct market linkages with 12 major buyers
ICAR-DOGR Support
The success was made possible through comprehensive support from ICAR-DOGR:
- Technical guidance on collective business models
- Training in post-harvest management and value addition
- Market intelligence and buyer meet facilitation
- Quality certification assistance
"The FPC model taught us strength in numbers. We now get 25-30% better prices than individual farmers," says the FPC chairman.
Business Model
The FPC operates through:
- Collective procurement of members' produce
- Bulk processing and packaging facility
- Direct sales to institutional buyers
- Value-added products like onion powder and flakes
- Shared profit distribution among members
Farmer Impact
The collective approach has transformed members' livelihoods:
- 40% increase in average farmer income
- 30% reduction in marketing costs
- Access to premium markets through quality certification
- Risk mitigation through collective bargaining
40%
Income Increase
30%
Cost Reduction
12
Direct Buyers
Future Roadmap
The FPC has ambitious plans for growth:
- Expand membership to 300 farmers by 2025
- Establish processing unit for ready-to-cook onion products
- Develop brand identity for premium products
- Implement blockchain for supply chain transparency
