“I have been associated with the Barwani Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) for the past 10 years. Our FPO has been trading in seeds, cotton, wheat, corn, and spices with PAPL for the last 3 years. Before PAPL, we faced difficulties in obtaining the right market and prices, which limited our business to around 20-25 lakhs. However, in the past year, we have done business worth more than Rs.4 crores without facing any business risks."
Management Committee Member
"Our Company has partnered with PAPL for three years. We appreciate the transparency they maintain in their software-driven transactions, with payments made directly into farmers' bank accounts, eliminating discrepancies. This collaboration has not only granted us access to improved markets but also reduced market risks, all without the need for loans for business capital."
Management Committee Member
“I personally have been associated with the Alirajpur Tribal Farmer for 7 years. Our FPO has been partnering with the PAPL for past 3 years. Initially, we faced challenges in finding better markets for our produce, but by partnering with PAPL, we had the opportunity to connect with larger markets. This made our transactions easier, ensured immediate payments, and spared us from any other deductions."
Management Committee Member
“Our company, Ratlam Adiwasi Kisan Producer Company Limited, has been working with Ploughman Agro Private Limited for almost 3 years. Before this, we grappled with issues related to sourcing quality inputs and supplies in our region. PAPL has connected us to the right market for inputs procurement and commodity sale, resulting in significant business growth. With continued support from PAPL, we are poised to double our turnover."
Board of Directors
Member of Board of Directors
“I have been associated with PAPL for the past three years, cultivating cotton from July and conducting multiple pickings starting in the last week of October. Previously, despite maintaining quality, we struggled to secure fair prices for our cotton. PAPL's intervention has elevated our market prices, improving our livelihood.”
(Cotton Market Linkage)
“I have been practicing organic farming for three years under PAPL's field team's guidance. With their continued support I have learned the do's and don'ts of organic farming and witnessed soil improvement with increased soil looseness and the presence of earthworms in my fields”
(Organic farmer)
“Through PAPL's ongoing field support, I've been consistently educated on organic farming methods. They provide detailed explanations and demonstrations, helping me grasp concepts related to home made bio-pesticides and fertilizers like "Panch Patti Kada" and "Kanda Pani,", leading to enhanced soil and plant health. I now produce home-made bio-pesticides and regularly apply them, resulting in improved crop quality and growth.”
(Training on Organic Practices)
“The seeds sourced through the FPO are high-quality seeds. Earlier I cultivated soybeans traditionally, which yielded 13.5 quintals per hectare. However, after, a new variety of seeds was made available to me, which I planted on 13.84 Hac. As a result, the harvest was 16.50 quintals per hectare, four quintals higher than the previous harvests. This increased my income considerably by Rs. 16,500, which improved my financial condition.”
(Soybean)
“It has been a pleasure working together with Ashis Mondal and Ploughman Agro on making the textile industry greener one cotton flower at a time. We all agree on the importance of focusing on both people and planet and the third party certification thereof.”
CEO, Neutral
“Direct to Farm is a core part of BESTSELLER's cotton strategy. Collaborations and investments with key partners on the ground can drive this change, and we are committed to accompanying ASA/Ploughman on this journey.”
Cotton Sourcing Manager, Jack & Jones
“We are proud to have partnered with Ploughman Agro Pvt. Ltd. in sourcing 100% sustainable cotton. Their dedication to ethical practices and high-quality organic cotton aligns with our vision for responsible manufacturing.”
Vice President, Armstrong Spinning Mills