Agricultural management practices (e.g., tillage and reconsolidation; no-tillage and surface residues; plants and crop rotations; irrigation, manure, and fertilization practices; and grazing management) are major sources of temporal variability of soil properties and processes.
2. Research Methodology
๏ All India baseline survey of 258 POs with
a focus on PCs including detailed case
studies of 21 POs during 2011โ2014.
๏ Detailed case studies included 17 farmer
PCs, one multiproduct multiservice
cooperative, and three established dairy
cooperatives.
๏ This was complemented with findings of
an action research on developing a
sustainable PO, Nava Jyoti Producer
Company during 2007โ2014.
Organizational design issues for analysis includes:
Size of membership and geographic spread of members
Scope of activities undertaken and the basket of produce that it
collates from the members
Technology in terms of agricultural production technology and
processing technology for value addition
Governance in terms of who manages the organization and bears
the cost of management
Ownership in terms of contribution of the members and their level
of participation in the decision-making processes
4. Analysis and Policy Consideration
Drivers for formation of farmer POs as PCs
โข To create a good alternate delivery system to supply external agricultural inputs
to farmers on time and at government prices
โข To directly sell the surplus produce of farmers in the market so that farmers get
better price for their produce
โข To source produce from the producers (farmers/artisans) at a cheaper price by
the large retail companies
โข To facilitate holistic development of small and marginal producers/farmers and
long-term sustainability of rural agricultural ecosystems.
7. Organizational
Structure
Decision-
Making and
Authority
Roles and
Responsibilities
Culture and
Values
Processes and
Workflows
Communication
Channels
Size and
Scope
โขsize and scope of the organization influence its complexity and the
need for different structural components
Environment
โขThe external environment in which the organization operates,
including market conditions, competition, and regulatory factors,
can influence its design
Human
Resources
โขThe skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the workforce impact the
design of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
Organizational
Design
Improved
Efficiency
Enhanced
Communication
Better Employee
Engagement
Enhanced
Communication
8. District level institutional architecture of
POs/PCs
โข Organizations (POs) and Producer Companies (PCs), which are based on principles of cooperation, face
challenges in a market economy that emphasizes external competition and rivalry
โข Establishing POs and PCs in isolated areas without proper support systems might not be
successful.
โข To ensure the long-term sustainability of POs and PCs, it is essential to have a suitable organizational
structure at different levels, such as Gram Panchayat (GP) level, block level, and district level. This kind
of structure can improve coordination, transparency, and reduce unnecessary costs.
โข Establishing a well-connected and supportive network for POs and PCs is crucial for their success in
a market-driven economy.
Financial capital
formation
Providing
regular income
and social
benefits
Ecosystem
services
collaboration
and knowledge-
sharing among
POs
Frequent
benefits
Financial Capital Formation
