Abstract :
The farmer producer company (FPC) can serve as a potential alternative to improve the socio-economic condition of the farmers. The present study was conducted with Velliangiri Uzhavan Producer Company Limited (VUPCL), located at Thondamuthur block in Coimbatore district. The primary data were collected through personal interview from 50 members and 50 non-members of selected Farmer Producer Company (FPC). The study revealed that membership in the company directly affected the socio-economic conditions of the coconut farmers in the study area. Using various statistical techniques it was found that members of the Farmer Producer Company (FPC) were highly benefitted compared to non-members of the company. A significant difference between the members and non-members was also observed in terms of socio-economic conditions.
Keyword :
FPC, VUPCL, statistical techniques, socio-economic conditions