An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India

The research note discusses the Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) collective action piloted in the states of Odisha and Assamaimed at addressing the challenges faced by small and marginal potato farmers. The model focuses on aggregating farmers to achieve bargaining power, synchronize operations, and...

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Main Authors: Baruah, Sampriti, Janakiraman, Deepa, Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju, Mohanty, Samarendu, Ranjan Kumar Sahoo, Rout, Bidyadhar, Krupnik, Timothy J.
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Language:Inglés
Published: TAFSSA 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138904
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author Baruah, Sampriti
Janakiraman, Deepa
Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju
Mohanty, Samarendu
Ranjan Kumar Sahoo
Rout, Bidyadhar
Krupnik, Timothy J.
author_browse Baruah, Sampriti
Janakiraman, Deepa
Krupnik, Timothy J.
Mohanty, Samarendu
Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju
Ranjan Kumar Sahoo
Rout, Bidyadhar
author_facet Baruah, Sampriti
Janakiraman, Deepa
Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju
Mohanty, Samarendu
Ranjan Kumar Sahoo
Rout, Bidyadhar
Krupnik, Timothy J.
author_sort Baruah, Sampriti
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description The research note discusses the Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) collective action piloted in the states of Odisha and Assamaimed at addressing the challenges faced by small and marginal potato farmers. The model focuses on aggregating farmers to achieve bargaining power, synchronize operations, and improve quality by adopting a single variety of potato. The study uses a mixed method research design to assess the benefits of the SFLF model, including improved quality of inputs, increased mechanization, emerging social networks, and market linkages. The results indicate a significant increase in net profit for participating farmers in both states due to higher gross revenue and lower cost of production. Our preliminary assessment suggests that this model has led to improved yields, enhanced production practices, and the development of social networks among farmers. Additionally, the SFLF model has facilitated better market linkages, resulting in lower prices for seeds and premium prices for produce. However, the study also identifies challenges and areas for improvement, such as the need for increased awareness, timely provision of inputs, and overcoming obstacles related to market prices and storage options.The SFLF model could potentially emerge as a sustainable solution for agricultural development in the region and there is a need for subsequent research to increase the scale and impact of the model.
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spelling CGSpace1389042024-11-07T09:56:15Z An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India Baruah, Sampriti Janakiraman, Deepa Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju Mohanty, Samarendu Ranjan Kumar Sahoo Rout, Bidyadhar Krupnik, Timothy J. smallholders models data collection seeds mechanization field preparation The research note discusses the Small Farmers Large Field (SFLF) collective action piloted in the states of Odisha and Assamaimed at addressing the challenges faced by small and marginal potato farmers. The model focuses on aggregating farmers to achieve bargaining power, synchronize operations, and improve quality by adopting a single variety of potato. The study uses a mixed method research design to assess the benefits of the SFLF model, including improved quality of inputs, increased mechanization, emerging social networks, and market linkages. The results indicate a significant increase in net profit for participating farmers in both states due to higher gross revenue and lower cost of production. Our preliminary assessment suggests that this model has led to improved yields, enhanced production practices, and the development of social networks among farmers. Additionally, the SFLF model has facilitated better market linkages, resulting in lower prices for seeds and premium prices for produce. However, the study also identifies challenges and areas for improvement, such as the need for increased awareness, timely provision of inputs, and overcoming obstacles related to market prices and storage options.The SFLF model could potentially emerge as a sustainable solution for agricultural development in the region and there is a need for subsequent research to increase the scale and impact of the model. 2023-12 2024-02-05T08:53:44Z 2024-02-05T08:53:44Z Brochure https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138904 en Open Access application/pdf TAFSSA Baruah, S., Janakiraman, D., Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju, Mohanty, S., Ranjan Kumar Sahoo, Rout, B., & Krupnik, T.J. (2023). An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India. TAFSSA.
spellingShingle smallholders
models
data collection
seeds
mechanization
field preparation
Baruah, Sampriti
Janakiraman, Deepa
Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju
Mohanty, Samarendu
Ranjan Kumar Sahoo
Rout, Bidyadhar
Krupnik, Timothy J.
An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India
title An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India
title_full An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India
title_fullStr An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India
title_full_unstemmed An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India
title_short An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India
title_sort assessment of the small farmer large fields sflf collective action model in odisha and assam india
topic smallholders
models
data collection
seeds
mechanization
field preparation
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138904
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