In 2020, MAKAAM and organisations from six states conducted three rounds of surveys in eight research sites. The women farmers were from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The study employed an extensive questionnaire to create detailed profiles of 40 women farmers and documented their […]
MAKAAM’s comments on the Draft National Policy on FPOs
A draft national policy on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) was circulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare in June 2024, which was made open to the public for feedback. MAKAAM reviewed the draft policy and submitted recommendations reflecting our priorities and concerns, mainly pointing out the fact that […]
World Environment Day 2024: MAKAAM celebrations
June 5, 2024 In Anantapur, Telangana, a tree-planting event was held by REDS in collaboration with SAYTREES, emphasizing environmental protection and promoting fruit-bearing tree planting on fallow lands to boost farmers’ income and reduce pollution. In Pen, Raigad district, Maharashtra, a training program and plantation event was held on […]
Public Hearing Meeting for Tenant Farmers in AP
May 10, 2023 On 10th of May, 2023, there was an important gathering in Vijaywada to address tenant farmers’ issues, allowing them to share their experiences, and challenges, and receive support and guidance.
MH Agro-Ecology Initiative
MAKAAM Maharashtra provided support to women farmers during the pandemic, focusing on those from farm suicide-affected households and small and marginal landholders. The initiative is supported by SOPPECOM, Pune with knowledge assistance from Chetana Vikas, Wardha. In 2021, 184 women farmers participated, followed by 167 in 2022 and 240 in […]
Policy workshop on Engendering FPOs, Hyderabad
January 19, 2024 MAKAAM members attended a “Policy Workshop on Engendering FPOs: Past-Present- Future” held at Hyderabad on 19th January, 2024. This workshop was organised jointly by APMAS (Mahila Abhivruddhi Society, Andhra Pradesh), MAKAAM, NABARD Telangana, PRADAN & AgHub. Ms. Shilpa Vasavada made a presentation giving an overview of […]
Women-Friendly Agriculture Machinery Event in AP
December 15, 2023 An exhibition was held on 15th of December 2023 about women-friendly agricultural machinery. Discussions included health issues related to heavy equipment and the need for providing equipment to women FPOs to prevent job loss due to mechanization.
Managing Sustainable Transitions in Agriculture conference, November 2023
November 16-18, 2023 MAKAAM was part of a panel discussion on ‘Ensuring Gender Equality in Sustainable Transitions in Agriculture’ (YouTube link) at this conference organised by IRMA and NRAS. Ms. Shilpa Vasavada (MAKAAM NFT member) moderated the session and introduced MAKAAM and its aim to secure […]
International Convention on Millets, Bhubaneshwar
November 9, 2023 As part of the 2-day International Convention on Millets at Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar, organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha, a pivotal session on Gender integration in Government programs and their challenges, specifically addressing millets, was jointly anchored by the National Alliance of […]
Three-day workshop on Women Farmers’ leadership, Gujarat
In October 2023, a three-day workshop on women farmers’ leadership was organized, focusing on identity, decision-making, and empowerment in natural farming. Additionally, another survey on women, food, and farming was developed, analyzing government schemes and agricultural practices.