Transforming Agriculture Through Primary Processing
Enhancing farmer incomes and reducing post-harvest losses through innovative primary processing solutions.
About NABARD Primary Processing
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) promotes sustainable and equitable agriculture through primary processing initiatives that add value to farm produce.
Our Mission
To promote sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity through effective primary processing solutions that enhance farmer incomes and reduce post-harvest losses.
Our Vision
To create a resilient agricultural ecosystem where farmers have access to modern primary processing technologies that maximize the value of their produce.
Our Approach
We combine financial support, technical expertise, and market linkages to create sustainable primary processing solutions tailored to local needs and conditions.
Our Primary Processing Services
We offer comprehensive support for primary processing activities that add value to agricultural produce and enhance farmer incomes.
Grain Processing
Support for cleaning, grading, drying, and milling facilities that enhance the quality and shelf life of grains and pulses.
- Cleaning and sorting equipment
- Drying technologies
- Milling and packaging solutions
Fruit & Vegetable Processing
Technologies and facilities for washing, grading, packaging, and cold storage of fruits and vegetables to reduce spoilage.
- Washing and grading lines
- Cold storage facilities
- Modified atmosphere packaging
Dairy Processing
Support for milk collection, chilling, pasteurization, and packaging facilities to ensure quality and safety.
- Milk collection centers
- Chilling and pasteurization units
- Quality testing equipment
Spice Processing
Facilities for cleaning, drying, grinding, and packaging of spices to enhance value and ensure quality.
- Cleaning and sorting equipment
- Drying and grinding technologies
- Packaging and quality control
Infrastructure Development
Support for creating essential infrastructure for primary processing activities in rural areas.
- Processing centers
- Storage facilities
- Market linkage infrastructure
Capacity Building
Training and skill development programs for farmers and rural entrepreneurs in primary processing techniques.
- Technical training programs
- Business development support
- Quality management systems
Our Impact
Through our primary processing initiatives, we've created significant positive impact for farmers and rural communities across India.
Rajesh Kumar
Grain Farmer, Uttar Pradesh
"The grain processing unit in our village has transformed our lives. We now get better prices for our wheat and rice, and post-harvest losses have reduced significantly."
Lakshmi Devi
Vegetable Grower, Karnataka
"The cold storage facility has allowed us to store our vegetables and sell them when prices are better. My income has increased by 40% in just one year."
Sukhwinder Singh
Dairy Farmer, Punjab
"The milk collection and chilling center in our village ensures that our milk reaches the market in good condition. We now get fair prices for our produce."
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