A Study on Challenges Faced by Member Farmers of Punjab and Haryana FPOs

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Anchal Gupta and Babita Kumar (School of Business Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab)

Farmer Producer Organisations provide support to member farmers as these organizations help in reducing marketing costs, getting employment for self and family, post-harvesting help as well as helps in resolving financial issues. This paper studies the benefits accrued and challenges faced by member farmers of Punjab and Haryana FPOs. Members reported an increase in savings after joining FPOs and getting benefits. Besides benefits, Member farmers face some issues regarding infrastructure, professionalism of FPO, business plans and many more.