TNAU-FPO LINKAGE (TFL)

To address the challenges that are faced by Tamil Nadu agriculture, the Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Prof. V.Geethalakshmi is taking several novel initiatives. One such novel initiative is TNAU-FPO linkage (TFL) programme. Under this initiative, all the units of TNAU are encouraged to adopt one Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) to extent handholding support. Under this initiative, so far 112 FPOs have been identified and adopted by different units of TNAU.

Activities planned

1. Baseline survey & SWOC

2. Management training to CEO, Directors, Core Team of FPO

3. Assisting in preparation of potential business development plan for each FPOs

4. Developing FPO driven value chain

5. Technology support / Market/weather Advisory to FPOs

6. Networking: Facilitating buyers-sellers meet

7. Capacity strengthening : Trainings / Exposure visits

8. Sensitize govt. supports, export & imports

9. Facilitate GI registration

10.Conducting policy oriented research for evidence based policy making

TNAU- FPO Linkage (TFL) : Details of FPOs adopted and MoUs signed

S. No
Name of the Centre
Name of FPO
Contact Address
Contact person,  number & e-mail 
Crops covered
1
Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Killikulam
Vizhuthugal Agricultural Farmer Producer Company Limited
No.38, Kadalundi road, Pudur, Vilathikulam taluk, Thoothukudi-628902
P.Chandrasekar CEO
6363477109, 9600517482
vizhuthugalfpopudur@gmail.com
Chillies, Lemon,Coriander,Maize, Sorghum, Pearl millet,Green gram
2
Agricultural Research Station, TNAU, Kovilpatti
Dryland Farmer Producer Company Limited
No. 17/3, Rishi Bala Complex, AKS Theatre Road,Lakshmipuram(PO), Kovilpatti – 628 502.
V. Subbaraj
9443133018
drylandfarmer.producer@gmail.com & milletsfarmers@gmail.com
Maize, Blackgram, Greengram, Sunflower, Gingelly and millets
3
Rice Research Station, TNAU, Ambasamudram
TNIAMP Gadana Organic Farmers Producer Company Limited
12/3, Kambalathar Street,Mukkudal,Cheranmahadevi (TK), Tirunelveli -627 601
S.Athiraman, Chairman
9345145552
gadanafpo@gmail.com
Rice, Maize, Groundnut, Vegetables
4
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), TNAU, Thirupathisaram.
Nanjil Nadu Banana and Allied Crops Farmers Producer Company Limited
No.16, Shalom supermarker upstrairs, Muthalakurichi, Thuckaley Post, Kanyakumari-629 002
A. Krishna Kumar
8903274060
Nangilnadubananafpcl@gmail.com
Banana and Tapioca Value added products
5
Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam
Cinnamanur Farmer Producer Company Limited
No 184 /W4, East Street, Earasakkanayakannur, Uthamapalayam, Theni 625515
Mr.C.Nagendran
Vice- chairman
9842371393
neewssociety@yahoo.com
Banana and All vegetables; Products: Banana chips, Powder, Banana jam
6
Dept. of Medicinal & Aromatic crops, HC&RI, Coimbatore
Malai Millets Farmer Producer Company Limited
Thalavadi, Erode- 638461
M. Basavaraju
9159344255
8310016174
malaimilletsfpo@gmail.com
Ragi,Samai, Horse gram, Vegetables (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato & Chillies) and Rosemary
7
Department of Agricultural Economics, CARDS
Paasam Farmers Producer Company Limited
Poonthalir Nagar, Nallamooppanur, Vempathi village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode – 638315
S.Moorthi, Chairman
9486708350
paasamfpc@gmail.com
Millets and millet based value added products
8
Centre for Excellence in Millets, Athiyanthal
Jamunamarathur  Farmer Producer Company Limited Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai
 
Nutri cereals
9
KVK, Virudhungar
TNIAMP Gowsiga Nathi Farmer Producer Company Limited
No.1/54, East street, Measalur, Virudhungar-3
S. Anandhapadmanathan
Chairman
8825776398
gowsiganadhifpo@gmail.com
Millets, Pulses and Oil seeds (Sesame and Groundnut), Pulses and Millet Processing , Oil
10
ARS, Bhavanisagar
Kazhani Farmers Producer Company Limited
5/309, Sathy -Athani Main Road, Kallipatti, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode – 638 505.
K.P.Kavitha, CEO
99425 55081
kazhanifpcl@gmail.com
Millets Value added products., Banana, Organic farming
11
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Kudumiyanmalai
Illuppur Agriculture Producer Company Limited
2. 450A, Pattikadu Campus, Malaikudipatti post, Illuppur Tlk, Pudukottai – 622102
Ponnusamy CEO,
8675072420
illuppurapcl@gmail.com
Paddy, Groundnut, Black gram, Green gram, Milk and Milk products, Egg and Chicken
12
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, NRM, Coimbatore
Coimbatore Coconut Producer Company Limited
Ramanathapuram, Ramapattinam, Pollachi -642005
Mr. Saravanan
8344142435
rasakthivelu8888@gmail.com
Coconut, Vegetables, Cocoa and Pepper
13
Coastal Saline Research, Centre, Ramanathapuram
Thiruvadanai Nerkkalanjiyam Farmer Producer Company Limited
VKC Building, Main road, Vellayapuram, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram – 623315
N. AR. Vellimalar CEO
9751659598, 9444396051
nelmani2020@gmail.com
Paddy, Dairy and Goat rearing
14
KVK, Ooty
Neelagiri Collective Farmers Producer Company Limited
109, Church Hill Road, Charing cross, Ooty
B.Natarajan, Chairman
9943259930
ncfpo18@gmail.com
Carrot, Beetroot, Cabbage, Tea
15
KVK, Madurai
T.Vadipatti Integrated Farming System Farmers Producer Company Limited
No.7/2B, Lala Nagar, M.P.Nagar, T. Vadipatti , Madurai – 625 218
P. Chellapandi
Chairman
8072396929
tifsfpc2020@gmail.com,
Oil seeds (Sesame, groundnut & coconut) and Value added products (sesame oil, coconut oil and groundnut oil)
16
KVK, Ramanathapuram
Mugavai Traditional Crop Producer Company Limited
11/11/68-2 Pudhumadam Road, Uchipuli, Mandapam block, Ramanathapuram
K. Suresh Kumar CEO
8778064218
Mugavai.tcpcl@ccd.org.in
Chitrakkar Paddy
17
KVK, Pongalur
Muthur Maize Farmer Producer Company Limited
9/337, Muthumangalam, Vellakovil Mani Road, Muthur, Tiruppur – 638 105
Nagarathinam Chairman
9003769999
tmaizefpcl@gmail.com
Paddy, Maize, Coconut, Groundnut, Gingelly
18
Department of Cotton, CPBG, Coimbatore
SEEDS Farmers Producer Company Limited
1/435 Lakshmi Nagar, Athipatti, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar Dt.
P.Sivakumar, CEO
9750943814
seedsfpc@gmail.com
Black Gram, Green Gram Red Gram, Cotton, Coriander, Chilly, Millets
19
Department of Millets, CPBG, Coimbatore
Dimbam Dhaniya Farmers Producer Company Limited
Kollegal main road, Arepalayam Thalavadi (Po) Erode – 638 401.
R. Maran, Chairman
8098597060
Maize, Ragi, Thinai, Samai, kudhiraivali, panivaragu, beans, chowchow, cabbage, potato, raw honey, value added products of millets
20
Regional Research Station, Aruppukkottai
Kariapatti Millet Farmers Producer Company Limited,
Kariyapatti, Virudhunagar district
A.Stephen CEO
9443314315 kavaimifpco@gmail.com
Kodomillet, Barnyard millet
21
Dept. of Fruits, HC&RI, Coimbatore
Erode Precision Farm Producer Company Limited
4/58/A, Santhaimedu, Sivagiri, Erode –638109
S.Jayachandran CEO
9944230407
erode.precision@gmail.com
Turmeric, ground nut, ceassam, coconut, sugar cane, paddy, banana
22
Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, HC&RI, Coimbatore
Nallaru Coconut Farmers Producers Company Limited
8/116 A1B1, Sri Selvam complex, Dhali road, Jallipatti, Udumelpet Tiruppur – 642112
S. Arumugavel, CEO
9952239426
nallarufpc@gmail.com
Turmeric, ground nut,ceassam,coconut, sugar cane, paddy, banana
23
Vegetable Research Station, Palur
Kurunjipadi Collective Farming Farmers Producer Company Limited
No. 1219J, Kumbakonam Road, Keezhakollai, Marungur Po, Panruti tk, Cuddalore – 607 103
R.Selvakumar,Chairman
9865335073
kurinjipadicffpcl1000@gmail.com
Paddy, Groundnut, Cashewnut, Jack Fruit, Black gram
24
Dean, AC&RI, Coimbatore
Negamam Coconut Producer Company Limited
39, Chettipalayam Road,Palladam – 641664
N. Senthil Kumar
Chairman
8300054343
info@ncpcl.in
Coconut, maize, millets
25.
KVK, Cuddalore
Cuddalore District Mangalore Millets Farmer Producer Company Limited
2/133, Keelakalpoondi post, Thittakudi taluk, Cuddalore – 606303
L. Ravichandran
9943807030
cdmmfpo@gmail.com
Maize and Feed for cattles
26.
Department of Crop Physiology, DCM, Coimbatore
Vasishta Farmers Producer Company Limited
291/1, Golden City, 8th Ward,P.G.Palayam, Yethapur Post, Salem – 636 117
S. Jayaraman
9941223055
nsp.jayaraman@gmail.com
Vegetable crops
27.
AC&RI, Madurai
Nanchai Farmer Producer Company Limited
No. 10-5-18 ,Vannar street,  Bodinayakanpatti, Vadipatti, Madurai -625218
Vennila ,CEO
8189968886
nanchaifpcl@gmail.com
Organic Paddy, Coconut
28.
HC&RI (W), Tiruchirappalli
Lalgudi Thendral Collective Farming Farmer Producer Company Limited
No.5/60, Main Road, Pachampettai Valaivu, Valadi (PO), Lalgudi (Tk), Trichy – 621 218
P. Sinduja CEO
6382555963
lalgudithendralfpc@gmail.com
Banana, Paddy, Sugarcane, Sesame, Blackgram
29.
AEC&RI, Kumulur
Tamil Nadu Banana Farmer Producer Company Limited
NO.13, Agraharam, Mohanur, Namakkal -637015
G. Ajeethan,
9360014352
ajeethkisan@gmail.com
Banana and paddy; Products covered: dehydrated banana, banana powder, banana stem juice, kavuni rice noodles and vermicelli
30.
Department of Agrl. Extension and Rural Sociology, CARDS, Coimbatore
Udumalpet Coconut Producer Company Limited
4/225, Arumuga Gounder Layout,, Sivasakthi Colony Extension, Udumalpet, Tiruppur- 642154
Shanmugam Selvaraj
9344221000
udumalpetcpc1000@gmail.com
Coconut, Banana, Curry leaf and vegetables
31.
Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Coimbatore
Shri Venkateswara Coconut Producer Company Limited
163/2C, Farm House, Devambadi, Pollachi- 642 005
R. Muthusamy
9488543581
shrivenkateshwaracpcl@gmail.com
Coconut and by products
32.
AC&RI, Madurai
Sirumalai Vegetables Farmers Producer Company Limited
4-1-92 Main Road, T.Vadipatti Madurai – 625218
Dr.A. Kanmani ,CEO  9443468079
svfpcompany@gmail.com
Sirumalai Banana, Organic Pepper, Vegetables and Eco Tourism
33.
Department of Seed Technology, Coimbatore
Mettupalayam Vegetable Farmers Producer Company
4/20, Sathy Main Road, Sirumugai-641 302,Coimbatore Dt
S.S.Mahalingam Chairman
9566635381
9342424821
mpvfpcl@gmail.com
Tomato, Brinjal, Chillies, Greens and all other vegetables
34.
CSC&RI, Madurai
Madurai MavattaTennai Mattrum Ethara Payirgal Producer Company Limited
21/41, Pullaneri, Karumathur, Chellampatti block, Usilampatti taluk, Madurai – 625 514
V.R.Muthupeyandi
94422 58444
mmtmltd@gmail.com
Paddy, pulses,Coconut,groundnut, Sesame, Chillie, vegetables and millets
35.
Agricultural Research Station, Paramakudi
Paramakudi Collective Farmers Producers Company Limited
97, Masque Opp Street,Pudhukudi Village, Parthibanur, Paramakudi Tk, Ramanathapuram -623704
P. Ramanathan,CEO
9025349582
ceopcfpcl@gmail.com
Paddy
36.
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Karur
Kodanthur Moringa Farmer producer Company limited
317/A NH 81 Main Road, Vairamadai, Monjanur (po), Karur 639 206
A.Palanivel
9600788999
kodanthurmoringafpcl@gmail.com
Moringa
37.
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vazhavachanur
Groundnut Farmer Producer Company Limited
No. 73 South st, Su. Andapattu Village, Tiruvannamalai – 606808
P.Sekar
8015819363
tvmgfpcl17@gmail.com
Groundnut and paddy
38.
Maize Research Station, Vagarai, Dindigul
Dindigul maize and Sorghum producer Company Limited
Regulated Market Campus, Opp. to Royal Park Hotel, Dindigul Main Road,  Sivagiripatti (P.O), Palani- 624 601
K.Uthama Preethi, CEO
8056766099
pckpcl2015@gmail.com
Maize, coconut
39.
Horticultural Research Station, Kodaikanal
Kodai Hill garlic and vegetables collective farming producer company limited
1/44 Main road Pondi (Po) Kodaikanal, Dindigul – 624103
R.Vadivel
9442793352
kodaihillgarlic2020@gmail.com
Garlic
40.
Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Yethapur
Thiruvalluvar Farmers Producer Company Limited
D.No.4/79 B1, Main Road, Thumbal Po, P.N. Palayam Tk, Salem Dt – 636 114.
Jayaraman
9942443055
9787221275
tfpcltbl@gmail.com
Vegetables, baby corn, maize, cotton
41.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sandhiyur
Jarugumalai Farmers Producer Company Limited
No.4/32, Samakuttapatty,Panamarathupatty (Via), Salem– 636 204
P.Selvakumar,CEO
8903009084
jarugumalaifpc@gmail.com
Millets
42.
Horticultural College and Research Institute, Jeenur
Krishnagiri
TNIAMP Kallavi Farmer Producer Company Limited
Kallavi, Krishanagiri district
P.Venkatesan
9940828189
tniampkallavifpcl@gmail.com
Turmeric, Coconut, Paddy, Value added products for coconut and paddy
43.
Horticultural Research Station, Yercaud
Vadakkumalaiyaan Farmer Producer Company Limited
Maramangalam, Yercaud, Salem – 636 601
Sankar, K, CEO
8778827944
madhaiyan918@gmail.com
Minor millets, black pepper, coffee
44.
Reginal Research Station Paiyur
Srimathi Farmers producer company Limited
177/1,Nadupaiyur (village),Paiyur (post),kaveripattinam,Krrishnagiri,635112
M.Chilambarasan, CEO
8610442474
srimathifpcl2015@gmail.com
Traditional paddy, cattle feed,
45
Cotton Rresearch Station, Perambalur
Veppanthattai Collective Farmers Producer Company Limited
4/199C, Attur main road, Opp. Talk Office, Veppanthattai Perambalur- 621 116.
N Sekar, Chairman
9566537831
vptfpcl2019@gmail.com
Cotton, maize, sugarcane, paddy and onion
46.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Sirugamani
Srirangam Banana Farmer Producer Company Limited
2/21, Melatheru, Allur, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy – 639 115
P.Natarajan
8680809984
srirangambfpcl@gmail.com
Banana
47.
Department of Plant Pathology, CPPS, TNAU, Coimbatore
Siruvani Uzhavar Producer Company
7/50, Therkutthottam, Thenamanallur, Coimbatore – 641109
T.R.Maruthachalamoorthy, Chairman
9943150006
K.Gugan CEO
8072896629 siruvanifpc@gmail.com
Coconut, vegetables
48.
Department of Rice, CPBG, TNAU, Coimbatore
TNIAMP Lower Bhavani Farmers Producer Company Limited
Vandipalayam,Ukkaram PO,Sathy taluk Erode district
T.Santhanakrishnan
9566313816
lbfpctniamp2020.erode@gmail.com
Rice, banana, maize, sugarcane, pulses, groundnut, sesame, turmeric and coconut
49.
Department of Agricultural & Rural Management, CARDS, TNAU, Coimbatore
TNIAMP Sri Aranganathar Farmer Producer Company Limited
Mettupalayam, Coimbatore
Muthusamy, Chairman
8072197134
9443092505
sriaranganatharfpc@gmail.com
Coconut, banana, curry leaf, vegetables
50.
Dean, SPGS, TNAU, CBE
Jaihind Madukkarai Coconut FED Farmers Producer
Company Limited
8/29, Thiru.Ve.Ka Street, .G.Chavadi Post, Coimbatore
A.Suresh Kumar
9598000000
sureshharathicbe@gmail.com
Coconut
51
Dept. of food processing engineering, AEC&RI, Coimbatore
Ulavan Producer Company Limited
105, CD Building, Park Road, Erode- 638003
D.Venkateshwaran,
9443321805
R. Velusamy 9894011901
info@ulavan.in
Turmeric, paddy, banana & coconut
52
Dept. of Vegetable Science HC&RI, Coimbatore
Uzhavae thalai collective farmers producers company Limited
Old No. 2/95, New No.2/82A Kallimetu thottam, Edayarpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 103.
R.Ayyammal
7373853673, 9894874556
uzhavaethalaicfpcl@gmail.com
Vegetables, Greens, Banana and Coconut
53
Department of Agronomy, DCM, TNAU, Coimbatore
Pugazh polyhouses Farmer Producer Company Limited
4/32C, Thallihalli X Road, Thallihalli (PO), Bargur (TK), Kaveripattinam (Block), Krishnagiri-635112.
C.Arulmurugan, CEO
8610286944
sriarulmurugan112@gmail.com
Rose, Capsicum
54
Department of Agronomy, DCM, TNAU, Coimbatore
Veppanapalli Collective Farming Farmer Producer Company Limited
3/298/A, Kuppachiparai, Marachandiram(PO), Krishnagiri -635121
C.Arulmurugan, CEO
8610286944
sriarulmurugan112@gmail.com
Mango, Paddy
55
Department of Agrl. Microbiology, DNRM, TNAU, Coimbatore
Aram Organic Farmers Producer Company Limited
164, MPB Thottam, Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam.
PR Rangaswami
9843897652
aramorganicfpo.df@gmail.com
Banana, coconut, curry leaves, turmeric and vegetables
56
Department of Agrl. Entomology, CPPS, TNAU, Coimbatore
Perur Jai Hind Vegetable Farmers Producer Company Limited
No 40/9A, Karthikeyan complex, Siruvani road, Pooluva patti, Coimbatore-641101
M. Sudhaersan, CEO
8667029169
perurjaihindfpo@gmail.com
Vegetables
57
Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Trichy
Gayathiri Famers Producer Company Limited
Thottiam, Tirchy
Mr.T.Rajamanickam
90925 76342
mvtbharatham@gmail.com
Banana, Paddy, Betevine, Onion and Minor millets
58
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Eachangkottai
Thirunadu Collective Farming producers company
1/129, North Street, Pudur, Orathanadu, Thanjavur 614 625
Mathiyalagan
7708918728
thirunaducfpcl@gmail.com
Coconut, black gram, groundnut, paddy seed
59
Cotton Research Station, Srivalliputhur
Sivakasi Venmuzhil Collective Farming Farmers Producer Company Limited
1A/6/2 Clayer Instruments, Madavarvalagam, Sriviliputtur -626 125
Mohanraj
9751189329
sivakasivenmuzhilfpo@gmail.com
Paddy, pulses, oilseeds
60
Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai
Veera Cholan Farmers Producers Company Limited
3/748, Murugan Thottam Main Road, Asikadu, Kuttalam, Mayiladuthurai -609806
M. Praveen Kumar
9994976757
veerachzhanfpc@gmail.com
Rice
61
Agricultural Research Station, Thanjavur
Rajaraja Chozhan Farmers Producer Company
300/1, East Street, Vadapathy Kokkeri, Ammapettai, Thanjavur
Arunmozhiselvan
9751721217
rajarajachozhanfpc@gmail.com
Rice,
black  gram
62
Horticultural Research Station, Ooty
Kothagiri Collective Farmers Producer Company Limited
109, Church Hill Road, Charing cross, Ooty
B.Natarajan
9943259930
ncfpo18@gmail.com
Carrot, beetroot, cabbage, tea
63
Horticultural Research Station, Thadiyankudisai
Pat Western Ghat Planters Producer Company Limited
2/64, Kamachi Amman Kovil Street, Panrimalai, Dindigul – 624212
Muthusamy Srinivasan, CEO
9442092210
ceo@patwesternghats.com
Coffee, avocado
64
KVK, Vamban
Keeranur Farmers Producer Company Limited
No.434/A, Thondaiman Herbal Forest, Narthamalai & Post, Pudukkottai -622101
D.Athiyaman
9443192290
kfckeeranur@gmail.com
Pulses, groundnut and paddy
65
KVK, Tirur
Minjur Marutham Farmers Producer Company
16,Bajanai Koil Street, Polachiyamman Kulam village, Thiuppalaivanam Post, Tiruvallur – 601205
T.Uma, CEO
9715239784
minjurfarmers@gmail.com
Paddy, Green gram
66
Grapes Research Station, Theni
Tamil Cholai Farmers Producer’s Company
No. 6/1/110, Nandagopal Street, Odaipatty, Theni – 625540
M. Kalanithi, Director
9944191444
kalanithiomega32@gmail.com
Grapes
67
Agricultural Research Station,
Vaigai Dam
Thayagam Collective Farmer Producer company Limited
No.B5 /W7, Main road , Dharmaapuri, Theni -625 520
C.Ramesh, 9894387650036
thayagamproducercompany@gmail.com
Paddy, maize, cumbu , sorghum, coriander
68
Department of Nematology, CPPS, TNAU, Coimbatore
Sangamam Collective Farmer Producer Company Limited
Vellamadai, Sangamam, Coimbatore
Mr. Sureshkumar
9786343555 sangamamcf@gmail.com
Banana