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20% higher soy yields for Samarth Kisan

Within the Soy Producer Support Initiative (SOYPSI), Solidaridad works on the improvement of living conditions of farmers and labourers in India. It provides a premium and technical support, leading to increased income and reduction of environmental problems.

Target

Within 3 years more than 6000 soy family farmers should increase production with at least 12% while using less inputs. The aim is also to organize farmers in farmers’ groups, including 15% women, and to link farmers to international market players.

Reason

Production per ha of soy in India is very low compared to international standards. Improving soy production can result in both income increase and reduction of environmental problems. In this situation poverty reduction and environment go hand in hand.

Activities

  • Support and training on environmental and social issues to farmers and farmers' groups.
  • Building farmers' institutions.

Results

  • In the first year more than 3000 farmers have been trained.
  • The estimated yield increase amounts as much as 20 – 30%, with less input used.

Facts

Target group: Samarth Kisan, a producer company with 7700 shareholders/ farmers. 
Location: India, state of Madhya Pradesh.
Duration: 3 year project.
Budget: € 250.000.
Website: http://samarthkisan.org

Recommendations

Villager Gundikurd: 'The moneylender used to be dominant, but with the strong position of the Village Development Group, these issues are being solved. Due to the SOYPSI programme, society is also being responsible in environmental issues.'