KERA Productive Alliance scheme to strengthen smallholder farmers in Kollam

A major initiative aimed at strengthening smallholder farmers and their collectives by elevating local agricultural produce to international standards is set to be launched in the district. Implemented by the Department of Agriculture with assistance from the World Bank, the initiative will operate under the Productive Alliance Scheme of the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation (KERA) project, ensuring sustainable pricing and secure markets for local farmers.