NAFED vs APEDA: Which Body Supports Agricultural Cooperatives Better

NAFED vs APEDA: Which Body Supports Agricultural Cooperatives Better

Two of India’s most powerful agricultural institutions operate under different ministries, serve overlapping farmer communities, and yet pursue fundamentally different missions. If you are part of an agricultural cooperative or thinking about forming one, understanding which body genuinely strengthens cooperative-led farming can reshape your market access, income stability, and export potential for years to come. … Read more

RAJFED Has Been Running Rajasthan’s Agricultural Trade for Decades — Most Farmers Have Never Heard of It

RAJFED Has Been Running Rajasthan's Agricultural Trade for Decades — Most Farmers Have Never Heard of It

In Nagaur district, a mustard farmer named Hanuman Ram sold his entire winter harvest at the local mandi in early 2026 for roughly ₹4,600 per quintal — about ₹250 below the MSP. He had never heard of RAJFED, the state cooperative body that was, at that very moment, running a price support procurement centre less … Read more