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Farmer Producer Organisation
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have emerged as a powerful tool to empower small and marginal farmers by addressing issues such as fragmented landholdings, limited market access, and low bargaining power. Since 2014, SEEDS has played a pivotal role in promoting and strengthening 103 FPOs across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, and Karnataka. These FPOs have helped over 90,000 farmers access markets, financial resources, and training opportunities, transforming agriculture into a sustainable and profitable livelihood.
Watershed Development
Water is the lifeline of agriculture and rural livelihoods. In regions affected by erratic rainfall, soil erosion, and water scarcity, watershed development plays transformative role in restoring degraded ecosystems and improving agricultural productivity. SEEDS has successfully treated over 10,615 hectares of land, harvesting 36.94 crore liters of rainwater and directly benefiting 3,715 rural households.
Organic Cotton
The Syncom Organic Cotton Project is a flagship initiative of SEEDS, implemented in partnership with Syncom Agritech Pvt. Ltd. (Japan) and ASSEFA. The project focuses on promoting sustainable and organic cotton farming to improve farmer incomes, restore soil health, and promote environmentally responsible agricultural practices. In 2024, the project covered 392 farmers across 749.03 acres in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar District.
Building Sustainable Rural Communities
for Over 30 Years
SEEDS is a non-profit organization established in 1995 with a mission to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen rural livelihoods, and conserve the environment. Across four states, one union territory, and 29 districts, SEEDS has positively impacted over 1 lakh farmers and countless rural families through community-driven development initiatives.
- Farmer Empowerment
- Organic Farming
- Water Conservation
- FPO Development
- Community Development
- All Activities
Milestone Achievements
During the period from 1995 to 2000, SEEDS laid the groundwork for community-based development by engaging closely with rural and marginalized communities. The organization’s early efforts focused on understanding grassroots realities and initiating women-Centered livelihood activities. Formation of informal women groups, promotion of savings habits, and awareness building on collective action marked this phase, setting the stage for structured Self-Help Group (SHG) interventions in the years to follow.
Milestones:
- Grassroots engagement and community Mobilization
- Initiation of women-centered livelihood activities
- Foundation laid for SHG-based development models
Between 2001 and 2005, SEEDS strengthened its focus on the promotion of Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as a tool for economic and social empowerment. Women were organized into formal SHGs and supported in savings mobilization, internal lending, and livelihood enhancement. Linkages were gradually established with formal financial institutions, enabling women to access credit and improve household economic security.
Milestones:
- Formation and strengthening of Women SHGs
- Promotion of savings and micro-credit practices
- Improved financial stability and leadership among rural women
From 2006 to 2010, SEEDS expanded its development interventions by strengthening community institutions and addressing social development needs. Alongside continued SHG promotion, the organization focused on financial literacy, leadership development, and governance of community groups. During this phase, SEEDS also initiated interventions addressing education support, social awareness, and inclusion of vulnerable groups, marking its transition into a multi-sector development organization.
Milestones:
- Strengthening governance and sustainability of SHGs
- Financial literacy and leadership development initiatives
- Expansion into education and social development programmes
The decade from 2011 to 2020 marked a significant scale-up in SEEDS’ impact. The organization played a key role in advancing financial inclusion by operating Customer Service Point (CSP) centers that brought banking, insurance, and pension services to rural communities. SEEDS facilitated access to social security schemes for unorganized women workers, improved school infrastructure, promoted rural youth employment, and empowered Elected Women Representatives (EWRs). Sustainable agriculture initiatives, watershed development projects, and Non-Pesticide Management (NPM) practices were introduced, strengthening climate resilience and livelihood sustainability.
Milestones:
- Expansion of financial inclusion through CSP centers
- Access to social security schemes for vulnerable families
- Capacity building of Elected Women Representatives
- Promotion of sustainable agriculture and watershed development
From 2021 to 2025, SEEDS focused on strengthening farmer institutions and scaling impact through Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The organization supported FPO governance, market linkages, value addition, and business sustainability, enabling farmers to improve incomes and bargaining power. During this period, SEEDS also continued its commitment to community resilience by responding to emerging challenges and strengthening sustainable development practices across sectors.
Milestones:
- Promotion and strengthening of Farmer Producer Organizations
- Enhanced market access and income opportunities for farmers
- Institutional sustainability and large-scale impact creation
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