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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 CEO6363477109, 9600517482vizhuthugalfpopudur@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. Subbaraj9443133018drylandfarmer.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, Chairman9345145552gadanafpo@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 Kumar8903274060Nangilnadubananafpcl@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.NagendranVice- chairman9842371393neewssociety@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. Basavaraju91593442558310016174malaimilletsfpo@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, Chairman9486708350paasamfpc@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. AnandhapadmanathanChairman8825776398gowsiganadhifpo@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, CEO99425 55081kazhanifpcl@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,8675072420illuppurapcl@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. Saravanan8344142435rasakthivelu8888@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 CEO9751659598, 9444396051nelmani2020@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, Chairman9943259930ncfpo18@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. ChellapandiChairman8072396929tifsfpc2020@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 CEO8778064218Mugavai.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 Chairman9003769999tmaizefpcl@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, CEO9750943814seedsfpc@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, Chairman8098597060 | 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 CEO9443314315 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 CEO9944230407erode.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, CEO9952239426nallarufpc@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,Chairman9865335073kurinjipadicffpcl1000@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 KumarChairman8300054343info@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. Ravichandran9943807030cdmmfpo@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. Jayaraman9941223055nsp.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 ,CEO8189968886nanchaifpcl@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 CEO6382555963lalgudithendralfpc@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,9360014352ajeethkisan@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 Selvaraj9344221000udumalpetcpc1000@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. Muthusamy9488543581shrivenkateshwaracpcl@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 9443468079svfpcompany@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 Chairman95666353819342424821mpvfpcl@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.Muthupeyandi94422 58444mmtmltd@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,CEO9025349582ceopcfpcl@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.Palanivel9600788999kodanthurmoringafpcl@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.Sekar8015819363tvmgfpcl17@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, CEO8056766099pckpcl2015@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.Vadivel9442793352kodaihillgarlic2020@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. | Jayaraman99424430559787221275tfpcltbl@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,CEO8903009084jarugumalaifpc@gmail.com | Millets |
42. | Horticultural College and Research Institute, JeenurKrishnagiri | TNIAMP Kallavi Farmer Producer Company Limited | Kallavi, Krishanagiri district | P.Venkatesan9940828189tniampkallavifpcl@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, CEO8778827944madhaiyan918@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, CEO8610442474srimathifpcl2015@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, Chairman9566537831vptfpcl2019@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.Natarajan8680809984srirangambfpcl@gmail.com | Banana |
47. | Department of Plant Pathology, CPPS, TNAU, Coimbatore | Siruvani Uzhavar Producer Company | 7/50, Therkutthottam, Thenamanallur, Coimbatore – 641109 | T.R.Maruthachalamoorthy, Chairman9943150006K.Gugan CEO8072896629 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.Santhanakrishnan9566313816lbfpctniamp2020.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, Chairman80721971349443092505sriaranganatharfpc@gmail.com | Coconut, banana, curry leaf, vegetables |
50. | Dean, SPGS, TNAU, CBE | Jaihind Madukkarai Coconut FED Farmers ProducerCompany Limited | 8/29, Thiru.Ve.Ka Street, .G.Chavadi Post, Coimbatore | A.Suresh Kumar9598000000sureshharathicbe@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,9443321805R. Velusamy 9894011901info@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.Ayyammal7373853673, 9894874556uzhavaethalaicfpcl@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, CEO8610286944sriarulmurugan112@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, CEO8610286944sriarulmurugan112@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 Rangaswami9843897652aramorganicfpo.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, CEO8667029169perurjaihindfpo@gmail.com | Vegetables |
57 | Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Trichy | Gayathiri Famers Producer Company Limited | Thottiam, Tirchy | Mr.T.Rajamanickam90925 76342mvtbharatham@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 | Mathiyalagan7708918728thirunaducfpcl@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 | Mohanraj9751189329sivakasivenmuzhilfpo@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 Kumar9994976757veerachzhanfpc@gmail.com | Rice |
61 | Agricultural Research Station, Thanjavur | Rajaraja Chozhan Farmers Producer Company | 300/1, East Street, Vadapathy Kokkeri, Ammapettai, Thanjavur | Arunmozhiselvan9751721217rajarajachozhanfpc@gmail.com | Rice,black gram |
62 | Horticultural Research Station, Ooty | Kothagiri Collective Farmers Producer Company Limited | 109, Church Hill Road, Charing cross, Ooty | B.Natarajan9943259930ncfpo18@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, CEO9442092210ceo@patwesternghats.com | Coffee, avocado |
64 | KVK, Vamban | Keeranur Farmers Producer Company Limited | No.434/A, Thondaiman Herbal Forest, Narthamalai & Post, Pudukkottai -622101 | D.Athiyaman9443192290kfckeeranur@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, CEO9715239784minjurfarmers@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, Director9944191444kalanithiomega32@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, 9894387650036thayagamproducercompany@gmail.com | Paddy, maize, cumbu , sorghum, coriander |
68 | Department of Nematology, CPPS, TNAU, Coimbatore | Sangamam Collective Farmer Producer Company Limited | Vellamadai, Sangamam, Coimbatore | Mr. Sureshkumar9786343555 sangamamcf@gmail.com | Banana |