🌾 Empowering Small & Marginal Farmers in India ✅ Technology, Strategy & Expert Support for Profitable Farming

👨‍🌾 Who Are Small & Marginal Farmers?

According to the Agricultural Census of India:

Category	Landholding Size
Marginal Farmers	Less than 1 hectare (2.47 acres)
Small Farmers	1 to 2 hectares (2.47–4.94 acres)

➡️ These groups form over 86% of all Indian farmers but often face issues like low productivity, poor market access, and climate risk.

📱 1. Digital Tools for Smarter Farming

Mobile apps and SMS services help farmers get real-time updates on:

🌦️ Weather forecasts
💹 Market prices (mandis)
🐛 Pest alerts
🌾 Crop advisory

🔗 Popular Apps:

🌱 2. Soil Health & Improved Inputs

Using Soil Health Cards, better seeds, and balanced fertilizers helps farmers:

Improve yield
Lower cost
Preserve soil quality

🔗 Government Support:

Soil Health Card Scheme
PM-KISAN Scheme

💧 3. Water-Saving Irrigation

Drip and sprinkler systems are great for small farms to save water and boost crop health.

Supported by:
PMKSY - Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

🚜 4. Machinery Rentals for Small Farmers

Small and marginal farmers can now rent farm machinery instead of buying expensive tools via:

Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs)
Apps like Trringo

🔗 Learn More:

Trringo by Mahindra

🥕 5. Crop Diversification & Allied Income

Small farmers can earn more by:

Growing vegetables/fruits
Starting dairy, poultry, beekeeping
Trying fish farming

It spreads risk and ensures year-round income.

🛒 6. Selling Direct via FPOs & Digital Mandis

Joining Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and selling on digital platforms helps small farmers:

Get better prices
Avoid middlemen
Bargain as a group

🔗 Helpful Links:

🏛️ 7. Government Schemes for Small Farmers

Scheme	What It Offers
PM-KISAN	0₹6,000 per year direct income
PMFBY	2 Crop insurance & climate risk cover
KCC	4Easy, low-interest farm loans
Fasal Bima Yojana	6 Compensation for crop loss

🧠 8. Harvest Track Research Support Services

🌟 Transforming Farms through Science & Strategy

Harvest Track Research (HTR) provides custom technical guidance and profit-driven strategies to help small farmers:

🔬 Technical Guidance:

Soil and crop diagnostics
Customized sowing schedules
Disease and pest control plans

📊 Strategic Consulting:

Data-driven yield improvement
Market linkage and price forecasting
Risk assessment for climate & input cost

🎓 Farmer Training:

Digital and field workshops
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
WhatsApp/Helpline support

🔗 Visit Harvest Track Research

✅ Summary: A Better Future for Small Farmers

Even with small land, Indian farmers can:

Boost income using tech & diversification
Cut costs using machinery rental & smart inputs
Earn more via FPOs and expert support

With government schemes and support from Harvest Track Research, profitability is within reach.