STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF

AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

Presented by
SUBRAMANIAN S
SREEJESH T
III BBA
RVS College of Arts and Science

DEFINITION
Agricultural Cooperative societiesare such
enterprises of agricultural Cooperative
organizations, owned byfarmers on the basis of
equality of promotion of economic growth, that
help market a common Commodity that are
directed by concerned associative authorities.

ROLE OF CO - OPERATIVES
Transfer of Technology
Fertilizer production and

distribution
Irrigation
Organized marketing
Processing of agricultural produce
Agricultural Credit
Package deal
Equity in agricultural

development

BASIC STRUCTURE

PAC
B

NABARD

SCB

DCC
B

REASON FOR THE SLOW PROGRESS

Indebted to the Local traders.
Rivalries among farmers and

members in decision making.

Lack of confidence among co-

operative enterprises.
Inadequacy of good hospitality.
Insufficiency of adequate funds.

STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN
THE SECTOR
Development of good Co-operative

marketing society.
Consideration of small and marginal

farmers.
Diversification to related areas.
Construction of storage and other

portfolios.
Recruitment of qualified employees.
Adequate training to the staff members.
Rewarding the efficiency.
Demographic management can be

practiced.

ADVANTAGES
Employment

opportunity is
created equally.
Demographic

profile can be
known.
Today, Co-

operatives cover
each and every
part of village.

Storage facility

DISADVANTAGES
Poor infrastructure
Lack of awareness
Lack of quality management
Lack of strong Human resource
Lack of communication and promotions
Over dependency on Government
Neglect of professionalism
Restricted coverage of media
Economic problems

ANY QUESTIONS