FEED, in partnership with the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), proudly presents the Responsible Farming Lab. This initiative is designed as a center for research, innovation, policy support, education, and collaboration in sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing.
Our mission is to create a fair, transparent, and thriving agricultural framework that benefits everyone involved, from the smallest farmers to the largest cooperatives.
Act as a think tank exploring innovative methods and technologies in sustainable farming, cooperative management (including FPOs), and efficient value chains.
Equip students, farmers, and stakeholders with the latest knowledge and skills in sustainable farming and responsible sourcing.
Collaborate with farmer collectives to integrate them into the agricultural value chain and promote the Marginal Farmer Produce Brand.
Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships to establish new, sustainable value chains that benefit all participants.
This collaboration is central to advancing FEED’s commitment to:
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Deploy planet-positive technologies and sustainable inputs to enhance productivity and profitability.
Establish responsible aggregation and processing facilities to improve efficiency and value addition.
Foster collaboration among farmers, governments, civil society, and businesses to build innovative supply chain infrastructure.
Create market conditions that incentivize sustainable and agro-ecological practices.
Introduce technological, process, and institutional innovations to overcome the challenges faced by marginal farmers due to fragmented farming conditions.
Enable farmers to adopt sustainable practices.
Develop innovative solutions for the food system ecosystem.
Connect stakeholders for overall consumer and producer gains.
Foster sustainable practices that benefit both FPOs and the industry.
Utilize policy frameworks and public programs to support sustainable agriculture.
Establish a structured approach for industry collaboration and implementation of sustainable practices.
Develop and implement stringent certification standards to ensure the quality and authenticity of products.
Promote sustainable farming practices that enhance soil health, reduce environmental impact, and ensure long-term agricultural productivity.
Provide transparency in the sourcing and production processes to build consumer trust and confidence.
Conduct comprehensive training programs for farmers to improve their farming techniques, post-harvest handling, and business management skills.
Offer continuous technical support to help farmers adopt modern agricultural practices and technologies.
Establish robust distribution channels to connect marginal farmers with local, national, and international markets.
Ensure fair pricing mechanisms that allow farmers to receive a fair share of the consumer price.
Launch targeted marketing campaigns to raise awareness about the brand and the benefits of supporting marginal farmers.