Empowering Farmers & Fostering Sustainable Growth
From creating Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to enhancing rural youth entrepreneurship, our projects focus on improving livelihoods, increasing agricultural productivity, and strengthening the value chain. With support from various partners, we are committed to fostering long-term, scalable solutions for a more equitable agricultural ecosystem.
Empowering Women Farmers
SAATHI - Smart AI Adoption for Technology & Holistic Inclusion
Supported by AVPN, ADB and Google
Samunnati Foundation delivers cohort-based AI training programmes for farmers, women-led enterprises, FPOs, and rural youth to enable practical adoption of AI in agriculture, livelihoods, and market engagement. The programme focuses on hands-on learning using real-world AI tools to support decision-making, productivity, and digital inclusion across rural communities. Participation is through curated cohorts, aligned to programme objectives and regional relevance.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
Strengthening Post-Harvest Solutions through Strategic Collaboration
Supported by: Marico Innovation Foundation
Samunnati Foundation, in collaboration with Marico Innovation Foundation, is implementing an initiative to demonstrate practical post-harvest agri-tech solutions for smallholder farmers, aimed at addressing challenges in preserving produce quality and reducing post-harvest losses. The collaboration focuses on building awareness, showcasing relevant technologies, and encouraging adoption of improved post-harvest management practices to enhance shelf life, strengthen market readiness, and ultimately improve farmer incomes.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
Building Climate Resilience through Parametric Insurance
Supported by: The Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF)
A Zurich-based public–private development partnership, is supporting Samunnati Foundation to strengthen climate resilience and financial security for vulnerable rural households in India through an innovative parametric insurance model. In collaboration with Blue Marble Microinsurance as the technical assistance partner, the initiative focuses on designing and scaling dual insurance solutions covering crop loss for smallholder farmers and income and health protection for women agricultural laborers exposed to extreme heat. The pilot aims to enroll over 5,000 farmers and women workers across five states, driving inclusive financial protection, enhancing climate resilience, and fostering trust in market-based risk mitigation solutions.
Empowering Women Farmers
Empowering All-Women FPCs in Madhya Pradesh & Jharkhand
Supported by: Corteva Agrisciences
LEAF empowers CEOs of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) through a comprehensive training program focusing on business planning, market linkages, and compliance. The program has successfully trained FPO leaders in Karnataka and Telangana, strengthening their operational and managerial capabilities.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
Strengthening Hadoti FPC
Supported by: DCM Shriram Foundation
This initiative aims to transform Hadoti Agrofarm FPC into a sustainable model by enhancing governance, member engagement, market integration, and financial management. Training is provided to strengthen governance and promote digital adoption. Targeted beneficiaries include smallholder farmers from 12 villages in Ladpura Block, Kota.
Empowering Women Farmers
Promotion of 65 All-Women FPOs
Supported by: SFAC
This large-scale project seeks to mobilize and integrate women shareholders into 65 all-women Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across five states. Capacity-building initiatives focus on leadership, management, and securing critical market linkages to strengthen agricultural operations.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Tamil Nadu
Supported by: International Finance Corporation
This project aims to boost the adoption of micro irrigation systems (MIS) among smallholder farmers in Tamil Nadu. The initiative will train 200 Agricultural Service Entrepreneurs (ASEs) to provide operational and maintenance services for MIS, improving water use efficiency and promoting environmentally sustainable practices.
Strengthening FPOs
Development of FPO Academy Platform
Supported by: USDFC
The FPO Academy offers comprehensive training to Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), covering governance, compliance, management, marketing, financial planning, and technology. The platform provides 65 curated courses available in six languages, promoting the holistic development of FPOs.
Rural Youth Development
Drone Technology Training Program
Supported by: Indian Oil Corporation CSR
This 13-day residential training program educates rural youth and FPO directors in drone technology applications in agriculture. Participants are empowered with entrepreneurial skills to become agri-preneurs and enhance the lives of farmers.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
Samunnati Fellowships for Agri Diploma Holders
Launched with: Sagar Group of Institutions
This fellowship program targets young agricultural professionals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, offering them intensive training and hands-on experience with FPOs. The program aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders in the agricultural sector.
Strengthening FPOs
Leadership Excellence Academy for FPOs (LEAF) Program
Partnered with: Skill Green
LEAF empowers CEOs of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) through a comprehensive training program focusing on business planning, market linkages, and compliance. The program has successfully trained FPO leaders in Karnataka and Telangana, strengthening their operational and managerial capabilities.
