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- ItemDoubling Farm Income through Fertilizer Deep Placement (FDP) in Tomato Crop in Assam(2023-09) IFDCThe article discusses the success and impact of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in India, with a specific focus on those promoted under the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART). FPOs and FPCs are emerging as crucial tools for the aggregation of small and marginal farmers, enabling them to benefit from economies of scale, reduce production costs, access modern technology, and improve marketing strategies. The article provides insights into the legal structure of FPOs and FPCs, their advantages, and their impact on farmers' incomes. It also highlights the training and capacity-building efforts undertaken to strengthen these farmer collectives. Additionally, it includes data on the status of FPCs in Assam and their progress under the APART project.
- ItemFERARI Quarterly Newsletter-October 2020(2020) IFDCFERARI's commitment to engaging farmers is highlighted through its farmer demonstration days, aiming to reach over 2,000 farmers with 180 on-farm trials of maize, soybean, and rice. The interactions extend to brief surveys systematically capturing farmers' perceptions, enabling future activities to align with farmers' practices. The newsletter also emphasizes FERARI's collaboration with Ghanaian universities to train the next generation of scientists in the fertilizer sector. Additionally, FERARI is actively involved in establishing the Ghana Fertilizer Platform in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, addressing key issues in the fertilizer sector and value chain development. The release of initial research reports and policy briefs contributes to policy decision-making, and FERARI's participation in events like the Annual Pre-Harvest Exhibition strengthens engagement with stakeholders. Ongoing initiatives include soil sampling for chemical and hydro-physical properties, field evaluation of new fertilizer blends, and spatial analyses to identify yield gaps and estimate input needs.
- ItemHortiNigeria Newsletter- Vol 001(2022)HortiNigeria recently completed its inception phase, marking a significant step in its mission to transform Nigeria’s horticulture sector. Over the past eight months, the program has achieved several milestones aimed at boosting productivity and income through eco-efficient production practices and promoting climate-smart actions and innovative technologies among entrepreneurial farmers, particularly women and youth. Key accomplishments include registering over 8,000 farmers, training more than 7,000 farmers in Kaduna and Kano states, establishing 20 institutional partnerships, identifying 20 innovative technologies for piloting in Ogun and Oyo states, and brokering five business-to-business linkages to enhance market accessibility. Additionally, HortiNigeria has engaged in various activities to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through networking, build agri-business clusters, and foster public and private sector dialogue to resuscitate policy platforms. The program’s success underscores the importance of collaboration and networking in achieving sustainable agricultural development and economic growth.