From Roots to Fruits - impact journey of Freshyard Farmer Producer Co. Ltd in India
A Fairtrade Premium Impact Film
Freshyard Farmer producer company in the State of Maharashtra, India is one of the grapes producer groups working with Fairtrade for the past 4 years. Initially formed in 2018 with 10 farmers the organisation now has 50 members and its journey of certification has many tales to tell. Through Fairtrade the farmers are supported to adopt more efficient cultivation methods so that they can offset rising costs through sustainable productivity gains. Here the Fairtrade premiums have been invested in some very critical farmer projects such as the installation of weather stations, support in providing organic fertilizers for the farms, health and safety of the farming of the community and their upliftment by safeguarding the stability of income.