15,000 Small Indian Farmers Reinforced By $2 Mn Grants From Walmart

15,000 Small Indian Farmers Reinforced By
$2 Mn Grants From Walmart


Walmart Foundation declares to donate $2 mn to non-profit consulting firm Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) to help small farmers in India diversify markets for their produce. The foundation said, the funding is aimed at implementation of Farmer Market Readiness Project in Andhra Pradesh providing financial support to ASI.

"The goal is to improve the livelihoods of 15,000 farmers and their families and communities over the coming two years," it added. The project will provide farmers with knowledge, resources and services to enhance their market-readiness and expand their reach, it elaborated. The aim is to promote closer links between buyers and farmers by facilitating meetings between farmers and diverse buyers prior to planting season to share insights into upcoming market demand, standards, and prices under the programme. It will also allow farmers to manage planting and crop rotation to maximise profits.


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