For small farmers in India, growing quality produce is more than just farming, it’s the way to fair prices, better incomes, and owning their future. At CCD cooperatives, farmers come together to improve the quality of their crops, sell directly to buyers like Farmveda, and create lasting value for their communities.

Centre for Collective Development (CCD) empowers 43,710 small and marginal farmers across 542 cooperatives in 5 states. These farmers, who typically earn just ₹20,000 annually and face exploitation from middlemen, are now increasing their incomes by 25% or more by focusing on quality production and collective selling.

Higher Profits Through Quality Grading

CCD cooperatives carefully grade their produce for cleanliness, size, and quality before selling it to Farmveda. This ensures that farmers earn 20-30% more for high-quality millets, groundnuts, and other crops. Unlike traditional markets where farmers lose value through cheating and distress sales, CCD’s transparent system lets farmers control the value chain from field to shelf.

Direct Market Access Without Middlemen

By pooling produce and adding value through local processing units, CCD farmers eliminate the need for middlemen. Their dal mills and oil presses create the ready-to-eat products sold under the Farmveda brand, ensuring that all profits go back to the cooperative members for reinvestment and growth.

Cost Savings and Better Yields

Shared resources such as storage and transportation help cooperatives save 15-20% in costs. CCD also runs demonstration plots and training programs to teach farmers sustainable farming techniques, boosting yields of millets and other crops essential to Farmveda’s natural food products, all while preserving soil health.

Employment and Skill Building

CCD’s farmer-led processing units, such as the Tadimarri dal mill, provide jobs in grading, packaging, and sales, particularly for local youth. These opportunities build essential business and technical skills, turning farmers into entrepreneurs who own and operate the Farmveda supply chain.

Financial Stability and Access to Loans

With accurate digital payment systems and transparent sales records, cooperatives qualify for bank loans more easily. This financial stability helps farming families escape cycles of debt, invest in education and healthcare, and create generational wealth beyond agriculture.

One standout example is the Tadimarri cooperative, where a two-ton dal mill processes high-quality toor dal daily. This facility has effectively doubled farmer incomes and created jobs for over 50 youth who supply Farmveda’s ready-to-eat meals.

When you choose Farmveda products, you support these farmer-owned cooperatives that are changing lives. You get premium, natural food while helping farmers earn fair returns and build sustainable livelihoods. Taste the true value of quality and join the movement to empower farmers today.