Establishment of Farmers Resource Center

Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy and contributes significantly to the country's GDP. However, farmers in rural areas often face numerous challenges such as lack of access to resources, technical knowledge, and modern farming practices. To address these issues, Swabhiman Samiti has established a Farmers Resource Center (FRC) in collaboration with various stakeholders. The FRC aims to provide a platform for farmers to share their experiences and learn from each other while reducing the cost of production and developing technical competencies.

Published: by Swabhiman Samiti

Establishment of Farmers Resource Center

Funding Organization :
Govt. of india
Project Budget :
10,00,000
Time Period :
2015
Status :
Achieved

Budget and Time Period:

The Farmers Resource Center program had a total cost of Rs.10,00,000. which was fully funded by govt of india from Form machinery Bank. The program was implemented in 2015.

Program Objectives:

The primary goal of the FRC program is to develop local community resource persons and model farmers who can act as a source of information and guidance for other farmers. Through this program, farmers can access resources such as modern farming techniques, cropping patterns, and relevant information about agriculture-related issues.

Facilities Provided:

The Farmers Resource Center (FRC) provides various facilities to farmers.

tractor 01
Rotavator 01
Cultivatore 01
Pumping set 02
Zero tilage machine 02
Drum seeder 01
paddy konovider 03
Delivery pipe 3000 ft.
Sprayer 20
Wheel hoe with 03 attachment 04,
Panjithi Fawara 04
Heavy fork 02
Light fork 02
Electronic weight machine- 01
Measurement tape- 02
Mate- 02

These resources helps farmers increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve their livelihoods.

Major Achievements:

The FRC program has achieved significant success in promoting agricultural development in rural areas. So far, 128 farmers have received input support from the FRC, and 12 Community Resource Persons have been trained. The program has also helped farmers in exploring new options for farming and cropping patterns, resulting in increased productivity and profitability.

FRC Management:

The FRC is managed by a Farmer's Group Federation, which consists of members from various farmers' groups. The Federation is responsible for the day-to-day management of the FRC and ensuring that the resources are used appropriately and effectively.

In conclusion, the establishment of the Farmers Resource Center by Swabhiman Samiti has been a successful initiative in promoting agricultural development in rural areas. By providing access to resources and knowledge, the FRC has helped farmers reduce costs and increase productivity, thereby improving their livelihoods. The program's success can be attributed to the active participation and collaboration of various stakeholders, including farmers, community resource persons, and the Farmer's Group Federation.