Reliable supply, fairly sourced
Need traceable farmer supply? We find and organise farmer groups and FPOs and structure the contract.
Food processors, exporters, retailers and agribusinesses come to us to build consistent volumes, quality and traceability through contract-farming programmes that farmers actually want to stay in.
How do we help companies?
We help companies set up contract-farming supply in India. We find and check farmer groups, FPOs and landowners in the right cluster, design the programme (crop plan, pricing, quality and support), and structure a fair written contract. We are independent advisors: not a trader, not a party to the contract, and we guarantee no volumes.
Tell us what you need to source: crop, volume, season and states. We reply within two working days.
The sourcing problem
Common supply headaches, and how good programme design answers them.
Unpredictable volume & quality
Structured grower programmes with package-of-practices support and field monitoring to stabilise supply and meet your specs.
Price volatility & spot-market exposure
Transparent pricing mechanisms (fixed, formula or floor-price) that share risk fairly and keep farmers engaged season on season.
Traceability & compliance pressure
Records, traceability and audit-readiness designed for food-safety, export and ESG / responsible-sourcing requirements.
Hard-to-reach, fragmented farmers
FPO partnerships and aggregation models that let you work with many smallholders through trusted structures.
Programme design
How we design a contract-farming programme, step by step.
Engage us for the whole programme, or only for the stage where you need help.
Step 1
Sourcing brief
Crop and variety, volume, quality specs, season, delivery points and the states you can source from.
Step 2
Feasibility and cluster selection
Where the crop grows well, water and soil fit, logistics, competing buyers, and whether the economics work for farmers too.
Step 3
Find and organise farmer groups
We identify FPOs, farmer groups and landowners in the cluster, check acreage, water, records and track record, and organise them into a workable supply base.
Step 4
Programme and contract design
Pricing model, quality norms, input and extension support, delivery and payment terms, and a balanced written contract that both sides understand.
Step 5
Onboarding and first season
Farmer meetings, sign-up, package of practices, field monitoring and records for traceability.
Step 6
Review and scale
A season review on volume, quality, farmer retention and disputes, then adjust terms before you scale up.
New to the model? Read Contract Farming 101, and see which contract farming companies in India already source this way, crop by crop. Need a chips or fries variety grown to spec? See contracted potato acreage for processors.
What you get
A single advisory partner across the whole programme.
Engage us end-to-end, or for the specific stage where you need specialist help.
- Feasibility study & sourcing strategy
- Cluster & crop selection
- Farmer / FPO mobilisation & onboarding
- Balanced contract structuring
- Pricing & risk-sharing models
- Compliance, traceability & audit readiness
- Season-long programme management
- Performance & quality reporting
Services for companies
The work we do for buyers.
Company-side services, plus the cross-cutting ones that serve both parties.
Contract Farming Programme Design
A complete blueprint for a grower programme that fits your crop, geography and supply goals — before you spend on the ground.
For companiesFarmer & FPO Sourcing / Aggregation
Reach and organise the right growers at scale — through FPOs and aggregation models that farmers actually trust.
For companiesContract Structuring & Compliance
Balanced, enforceable agreements that comply with the Model Act 2018 and the relevant state framework — and hold up in a hard season.
For companiesProgramme Management & MRV / Traceability
Season-to-season operations plus the measurement, reporting and traceability your buyers, auditors and ESG commitments demand.
For companiesFeasibility, Advisory & Training
An honest “should you do this, and how?” — plus the training that helps companies, farmers and FPOs engage with contracts confidently.
Companies & farmersDispute-Avoidance & Resolution Support
Prevent most disputes by design — and get fair, practical help resolving the ones that still arise.
Companies & farmersPlanning a grower programme for next season? Share the crop and states and we will outline a first plan.
FAQ
Contract farming for companies: common questions
How can a company start contract farming in India?
Start with a clear sourcing brief: crop, volume, quality, season and states. Then pick a cluster where the crop grows well, find organised farmer groups or FPOs there, and agree a written contract with a fair pricing model. A small first season, reviewed honestly, is safer than a large launch.
Do you supply the produce?
No. We are independent advisors and facilitators, not traders and not a party to your contract with farmers. We find and organise farmer groups, design the programme and structure the contract; the supply relationship is between you and the farmers or FPO.
Is contract farming legal in India?
Yes. The Centre released the Model Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act in 2018 for states to adopt, and Tamil Nadu enacted a law on that model in 2019 but repealed it in December 2021 before it came into force. The central Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 was repealed by the Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021, so state law and APMC rules apply and must be checked state by state.
Should we contract with individual farmers or an FPO?
An FPO or organised farmer group usually makes aggregation, quality control and payments simpler, and gives farmers a stronger voice, which helps retention. Individual contracts can suit large growers or specialised crops. We advise on the mix for your crop and cluster.
Can you guarantee volumes or farmer performance?
No, and no honest advisor can. Weather, pests and prices affect every season. Good programme design, fair pricing and field monitoring reduce the risk of shortfalls and side-selling; they do not remove it.
A note on expectations
We are advisors and facilitators. We design and help run sound programmes. We do not guarantee specific prices, volumes or that any individual farmer will perform. Contract farming reduces and shares risk; it does not remove it. We will always tell you what is realistic before you invest.
Contract Farming India (contractfarmingindia.com), an advisory service of Agpro Consulting Private Limited, New Delhi, helps companies, farmers/FPOs and landowners set up fair contract-farming and land-lease arrangements.
Talk to us
Tell us what you need to source.
Crop, volume, season and the states you can source from. We will assess fit and outline a programme, with no obligation. Download the free Buyer Readiness Checklist too.
Or email info@agproconsulting.com. We reply within two working days.
Free download: Contract Farming Readiness Checklist
A practical self-assessment for companies and buyers: is your crop, geography and operation ready for a grower programme — and what to fix first?