How is your Rabi cropping season going so far? Early field updates help FPOs plan better and support farmers on time. #RabiSeason #FPO

For FPOs, negotiating with wholesale buyers is about more than price. Collective volumes, quality consistency, and delivery certainty often matter more in securing stable market relationships and repeat orders. #FPOs #AgriTrade

Cash crops open new markets for FPOs. Odisha turmeric and ginger, Madhya Pradesh onion and garlic, and Telangana chilli and turmeric all have strong metro and inter state demand when planned well. #FPO #AgriMarketing

Agri value chain planning starts with demand, supply, and volume. Match market needs with what farmers can realistically produce. Build a simple business plan to assess revenue, profitability, and bankability with lenders. #AgriValueChain #FPO #Farmers

Even with limited transactions, FPO accounts must be updated regularly. A few hours each month in Tally can save you from audit issues, filing delays, and penalties later. Accounting is a board responsibility, not an afterthought. #FPO #Compliance

FPO sustainability comes from business, not just grants. With 300 to 500 farmers using services, an FPO can earn a 3 to 4 percent margin and even pay CEO and accounting salaries. Strong business plans come before loans and grants. #FPO #AgriEconomics #FPOSoft

We are in Rabi FY 2025–26. Mentoring should use Rabi FY 2024–25 data. Nov–Dec commitments Jan–Feb aggregation Feb–Mar buyer negotiations Mar–Apr prices and margins Check last season’s plan against actual financials before finalising FY 2025–26 plans. #FPO #CBBO #AgriBiz

NABARD has launched the Rural Tech Innovation Sandbox initiative. Eligible IT service providers are invited to submit bids. A key opportunity to build and test digital solutions for rural institutions and FPOs. x.com/NABARDOnline/s… #FPO #RuralTech #AgriTech

Why do dairy, poultry, and goatery FPOs perform better? Regular cash flow Short production cycles Predictable markets Business fundamentals make the difference. #FPO #AgriEconomy #Farmers

Agri value enterprises must move beyond primary processing. Value addition through packaged and processed food creates better income opportunities. FPOs can lead this transformation at scale. #FPO #ValueAddition #AgriEnterprise

Rabi season sowing is in progress across Maharashtra. FPOSoft helps FPOs: - Record crop-wise sowing - Track input distribution - Maintain season-ready data Strong starts lead to strong harvests. #RabiSeason #FPO #AgriTech

The key to business growth for FPOs is to start focusing on customers not members.

FPOSoft website is live! fposoft.com

. FPOSoft invites organisations promoting FPOs for a pilot on climate smart agriculture.

In this update on the project, eight organizations have submitted their interest to participate in the proposed pilot representing five regions and eight countries: fposoft.com/projects/impro… (Update: 2026 Feb 25, 09:15 UTC) The questions shall be answered through FAQs and calls.

Like every business, FPOs need to charge farmers for services they deliver. Like a buyer, a farmer should get the satisfaction of making such a payment too. When should the FPO charge? 1. During farmer onboarding 2. Delivery of input services 3. After sales