Sangatee Farmer Producer Company Limited

Sangatee Farmer Producer Company Limited is proud to share the successful supply of goats to two respected organizations in Gadchiroli. To support tribal families in Dharona block, company supplied 300 Berari goats to Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR) and 50 Berari goats to BAIF Development Research Foundation (BAIF). This effort has created new opportunities for rural households to strengthen their livelihoods through goat rearing.

The Berari goat is a well-known local breed of Vidarbha. These goats are strong, healthy, and can easily survive in the local climate. They grow quickly, have good resistance to diseases, and provide high-quality meat. Because they are easy to maintain, Berari goats are a reliable source of income for small farmers.

To complete this supply, Sangatee FPC procured goats directly from local farmers and community members, including shareholder farmers of Sangatee and beneficiaries of Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi. This ensured that farmers received fair prices for their animals while also meeting the needs of the organizations.

Every goat was carefully checked by Sangatee’s livestock team. The team verified the health, breed purity, and overall condition of each goat before distribution. This process gave confidence that the goats supplied would bring long-term benefits to the new owners.

Through this initiative, Sangatee FPC has shown its commitment to supporting farmers, creating market linkages, and promoting local breeds. By encouraging the rearing of Berari goats, the company is helping farmers improve their income while strengthening sustainable livestock farming in the region.

Sangatee Farmer Producer Company (FPC) was formed to change this. We believe that when farmers and communities come together, they can take charge of their own development. Mahua became our first step in this journey. Last year, Sangatee worked with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) to support people in collecting and selling Mahua and other Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs).

As part of this process, the company also guaranteed better market access to these local institutions (SHGs, VDVKs etc..) engaged in the Mahua trade. An important assurance was that if, for any reason, the market price of Mahua dropped, Sangatee FPC would absorb that loss, ensuring that no individual or institution suffered financially during the buying and selling process. This approach not only gave confidence to the producers but also built trust with the community. To formalize this commitment, the company drew on its expertise and entered into written agreements with the consent of both parties, making the process transparent and reliable.

This year (In 2025), Sangatee took the work forward with more ownership. Together with 325 shareholder farmers, local cadres, Pashusakhis, directors, and promoters, the company directly collected Mahua from the villages. The process was open, community-led, and focused on one clear goal giving producers fair prices.

Sangatee FPC procured 11,897.6 kg of Mahua from village level. The produce was sold at an average rate of ₹46.48 per kg, generating a total selling amount of ₹5,87,500. After deducting expenses of ₹5,53,103, the company recorded a profit of ₹34,397. More importantly, this transparent process ensured that farmers directly benefited from better rates, without exploitation by middlemen