Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup
Empowering farmers
to be economically prosperous
The Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup is a competition between farmer groups in Maharashtra to do the best work in sustainable agriculture. Farmers are required to form crop-specific collectives which then compete against each other to lower costs, improve productivity, increase profitability and move towards sustainable farming.
With this competition, our aim is to empower farmers to fight the myriad challenges posed by agriculture, which the lone farmer cannot tackle himself / herself. We have also created a free and accessible knowledge sharing platform for farmers. In partnership with Maharashtra’s top agriculture universities, we host regular ‘Digital Sheti Shalas’ or ‘Digital Farming Schools’ for over 25 major crops. Farmers learn about best practices to cultivate their crop and ask questions to experts in real time.
The first edition of the Farmer Cup was held from May 2022 till January 2023. The second edition (May 2023-January 2024) is ongoing. The farmer group which stands first at the state level will win Rs. 15 lakh. The second prize is Rs. 10 lakh, and the third, Rs. 5 lakh. Every taluka-level winner will receive a prize of Rs. 1 lakh each. There are also special prizes for the best women-only groups, and the most active gram panchayats.
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The Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup is a competition between farmer groups in Maharashtra to do the best work in sustainable agriculture. Farmers are required to form crop-specific collectives which then compete against each other to lower costs, improve productivity, increase profitability and move towards sustainable farming.
Our aim is to empower farmers to fight the myriad challenges posed by agriculture, using the power of unity and science. We have also created a free and accessible knowledge sharing platform for farmers. In partnership with Maharashtra’s top agriculture universities, we host regular ‘Digital Sheti Shalas’ or ‘Digital Farming Schools’ for over 25 major crops. Farmers learn about best practices to cultivate their crop and ask questions to experts in real time.
The first edition of the Farmer Cup was held from May 2022 till January 2023. The second edition (May 2023-January 2024) is ongoing. A total of 4000+ farmer groups have been specially formed to participate in the competition across these 39 talukas of Maharashtra.
Impact
Thousands of farmers participating in Farmer Cup 2022 witnessed income and productivity growth while lowering costs. The best performing groups showed achieved a whopping 108% growth in per-acre profit, and collectively saved over 1.4 crore rupees with joint input purchase and joint labour. Among these, groups growing soyabean and cotton (the two most cultivated crops in the state) witnessed a jump in productivity by over 50%!
Women farmers fought patriarchy to claimed their right to farm independently. Collective farming helped farmers feel more confident and self-assured, wiped out old rivalries, and helped many new friendships blossom! Watch this video to learn about how farmers achieved the impossible in the Farmer Cup.
Impact
Thousands of farmers participating in Farmer Cup 2022 witnessed income and productivity growth while lowering costs. The best performing groups showed achieved a whopping 108% growth in per-acre profit, and collectively saved over 1.4 crore rupees with joint input purchase and joint labour. Among these, groups growing soyabean and cotton (the two most cultivated crops in the state) witnessed a jump in productivity by over 50%!
Women farmers fought patriarchy to claimed their right to farm independently. Collective farming helped farmers feel more confident and self-assured, wiped out old rivalries, and helped many new friendships blossom! Watch this video to learn about how farmers achieved the impossible in the Farmer Cup.
Stories of Change
Chikhaldara Farmer Achieves Record Soyabean Yield!
In the remote region of Chikhaldara, farmer Chandar bhau achieved over 12.5 quintals of soyabean per acre – a taluka-level record! He achieved three times the average yield by following scientific best practices. Watch his inspiring story.
Women Farmers Harvest Entire Soyabean Field in 45 Minutes!
In Khatav taluka, rains were posing a threat to an entire soyabean field. There was no labour available for quick harvesting. At this time, women farmers decided to help out their group member and in just 45 minutes, harvested the whole field! Their unity saved a fellow farmer from a big loss!
Residue-Free Bhindi Beats Even Gulab Jamun!
A farmer group growing bhindi (okra) in Parner taluka cultivated the vegetable without the use of any chemicals. They got their produce tested and it was certified residue-free! Watch just how much their customers loved it, and how much they earned!
Stories of Change
Chikhaldara Farmer Achieves Record Soyabean Yield!
In the remote region of Chikhaldara, farmer Chandar bhau achieved over 12.5 quintals of soyabean per acre – a taluka-level record! He achieved three times the average yield by following scientific best practices. Watch his inspiring story.
Women Farmers Harvest Entire Soyabean Field in 45 Minutes!
In Khatav taluka, rains were posing a threat to an entire soyabean field. There was no labour available for quick harvesting. At this time, women farmers decided to help out their group member and in just 45 minutes, harvested the whole field! Their unity saved a fellow farmer from a big loss!
Residue-Free Bhindi Beats Even Gulab Jamun!
A farmer group growing bhindi (okra) in Parner taluka cultivated the vegetable without the use of any chemicals. They got their produce tested and it was certified residue-free! Watch just how much their customers loved it, and how much they earned!