value-added agriculture

A woman entrepreneur transformed surplus figs into a successful vinegar business, creating value from a neglected fruit crop.

Banana fibre extraction is creating new income opportunities for farmers by converting agricultural waste into textile, packaging, and handicraft products.

Tamarind processing enterprises are helping tribal farmers increase earnings through value-added products, better storage, and improved market access.

A Tamil Nadu farmer turned moringa cultivation into a profitable enterprise by focusing on leaf powder, value addition, and direct market sales.

Tamarind processing units in Telangana are helping farmers and collectors earn more through value addition, packaging, and organised marketing.

Portable millet dehullers are helping small farmers process millets locally, reduce labour costs, and improve market returns.

A Karnataka farmer built a profitable tamarind processing business, creating jobs and increasing income from a widely available forest produce.

Jamun processing units in Uttar Pradesh are helping farmers earn more by turning a seasonal fruit into value-added products.

Bihar’s makhana industry is creating jobs, boosting farmer incomes, and expanding into national and international food markets.

Bamboo shoot processing is creating jobs, boosting farmer incomes, and opening new markets for rural entrepreneurs in Tripura.