Megha Cooperative – Crop Cycle

Q1 – April – June 2023

Q3 – October – December 2023

Q4 – January – March 2024

Paddy Crop Season

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Toor Daal Collection

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Lady Finger Crop and Live Stock – Poultry Season

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Current Activities for Paddy Season

• Demand Identification for the Paddy Seeds
• Procurement and Sales of Paddy Seeds
• Send advisories or Conducting Training to the farmers who have purchased Paddy seeds from Megha and keep them engaged for referrals next season
• Collection of Farmer Data – Farmers Details, Land Size, Agri Input Procurement Behaviour, Output, etc.

Current Activities for Lady Finger Crop and Poultry Season

• Demand Identification for the Lady Finger Seeds and Poultry
• Procurement and Sales of Paddy Seeds and Poultry
• Send advisories or Conducting Training to the farmers who have purchased Lady Finger seeds and Poultry from Megha and keep them engaged for referrals next season
• Collection of Farmer Data – Farmers Details, Land Size, Agri Input Procurement Behaviour, Output, etc.
• Credit Linkage and Financial Literacy - farmers access to credit facilities. Additionally, they will receive financial literacy training to ensure they can repay the loans effectively.

Current Activities for Toor Daal Season

• Market Linkage for Toor Daal - The cooperative will establish market linkage for Toor Daal by procuring the crop directly from farmers and facilitating its sale in the local market.
• Collection of Farmer Data – Farmers Details, Land Size, Agri Input Procurement Behaviour, Output, etc.

Kheda Cooperative – Crop Cycle

Q1 to Q4 – April – March

Q1 to Q4 – April – March

Current Activities for Seasonal Vegetable

• Demand Identification for Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Ground, Scarlet Gourd, Coriander, Tomato, Brinjal, Cowpea, and Cluster Bean.
• Procurement and Sales of Vegetable Seeds.
• Send advisories or Conducting Training to the farmers who have purchased Vegetable seeds from Kheda Cooperative and keep them engaged for referrals next season
• Collection of Farmer Data – Farmers Details, Land Size, Agri Input Procurement Behaviour, Output, etc.

Current Activities for Cattle Feed

• Demand Identification for Cattle Feed.
• Procurement and Sales of Cattle Feed.
• Send advisories or Conducting Training to the farmers who have purchased Cattle Feed from Kheda Cooperative and keep them engaged for referrals next season
• Collection of Field Data – Farmers Details, Number of Livestock, Cattle Feed Procurement Behaviour, Output, Market Linkage etc.

Sustainability

KSK – Value Added Business Activities

Farmer Training and Best Practices

In the future, KSK will prioritize the procurement of agricultural products such as vegetables, cash crops, milk, and more from the farmers. They will play a crucial role in facilitating farmers' access to markets by identifying suitable markets and ensuring fair prices for their produce. This will enable farmers to sell their output at reasonable rates and establish sustainable connections with buyers.

Collection Centre and Market Linkages

Agricultural Knowledge Data Bank

KSK will offer farmer training programs focused on imparting the best agricultural practices to enhance productivity. These training sessions will equip farmers with valuable knowledge and skills necessary to optimize their agricultural operations. By providing guidance on improved practices, KSK aims to support farmers in achieving higher levels of productivity and efficiency in their farming endeavors.

KSK will serve as a central hub for agricultural knowledge, collecting and storing information gathered from our on-the-ground practices. This data will be compiled for our reference, and the collated information will be shared with other farmers in the region as well as government and non-governmental agencies. By facilitating the exchange of agricultural information, KSK aims to foster a collaborative and informed agricultural community, promoting innovation and progress in the farming sector.

Sustainability

Sustainability

KSK – Value Added Business Activities

- Collection Centre and Market Linkages

Sustainability

Procurement of Agri Outputs or Dairy Products from the farmers who have purchased Agri Inputs

Collection Centre – KSK Centre

Market Linkage – Selling the produce to the local vendors or aggregators

Receipt of Payment from the Local Vendor or Agri Aggregators and Payment to Farmer

Sustainability

KSK – Value Added Business Activities

- Farmer Training and Preparation of Knowledge Bank

Sustainability

Conducting Farmer Training – Agri Professional Conducts Training on Innovative Farm Practices

Agri Knowledge Data Bank

Reporting and Recording of Training Data/Agri Expert Data

Gathering Data and Best Practices from Agri Experts and Universities

Organic Farming Ecosystem

KSK 100% Organic Production Centre

KSK will place a strong emphasis on producing organic seeds, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and cattle feed. Additionally, they will play a vital role in establishing market connections for farmers engaged in organic agriculture, ensuring a comprehensive agricultural solution. By facilitating the marketing of organic produce, KSK aims to support farmers in their pursuit of sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming practices.

Organic Farming Ecosystem

KSK 100% Organic Production Centre

Phase 1 – Activities (3 years Plan)

Pilot with 30 Farmers from Kheda Village – includes identification of farmers for organic farming

Conducting Verification and Certification Process for the Farmer

Providing Organic Farming Training and Consultation for 3 years

Documentation and Recording of Training and Methodologies for Agri Knowledge Bank

Providing Organic Farming Inputs which includes – 1) Seeds, 2) Bio Fertilizers and 3) Bio Fungicide

Organic Agri Inputs - KSK will support farmer - Bio Gas Plant and Preparation of Bio –Fungicide

KSK Centers will procure the organic produce by farmers

KSK Centers will sell the produce to the sellers (we have identified a local seller for the organic products)

In future we can also collaborate with white collar buyers like Big Basket Organic, etc.

KSK Centers will sell x% of the produce to local farmers

Organic Farming Ecosystem

KSK 100% Organic Production Centre

Phase 2 – Activities (3 years Plan)

• KSK will establish its own Seed Bank, allowing cooperative members to produce and sell their own seeds to fellow farmers. This Seed Bank will serve as a reliable source of organic seeds, supporting the transition to organic farming practices.
• Cooperative members of KSK will take the initiative to grow their own fodder, which will be offered as organic cattle feed to farmers. By producing and selling organic cattle feed, KSK aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable and natural feed options.
• KSK will actively support and empower its cooperative women members in manufacturing organic fertilizers. This initiative aims to provide opportunities for women to actively participate in the production of organic fertilizers, contributing to the overall growth of organic farming within the cooperative.