The Harvest – Impact Stories from the Field
Success Snapshot: From Informal to Formal Trade
In a village cluster in Odisha, maize farmers were previously dependent on informal traders, often selling their produce at low prices without proper weighing or documentation. With Agramaark’s structured aggregation model, transparent weighing, and fixed-weight payments, farmers now earn up to 30% more per season.
Women, especially from SHGs and tribal communities, have begun reinvesting in better seeds, inputs, and storage, laying the foundation for sustainable growth.
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Earlier, I had no idea who was buying my maize. Now, I know it goes to a big brand. That feels good
Sarbeswar Mondal
jharigaon, Nabarangpur District, Odisha
For years,Sarbeswar Mondal, a smallholder farmer from Nabarangpurj, sold his maize harvest to local agents who paid in cash or in credit, without proper weighing or clear pricing. Despite his hard work, his income was unpredictable, and he had little understanding of where her produce ended up.
In 2025, Sarbeswar partnered with Agramaark as part of a local aggregation pilot. For the first time, he received:
Transparent weighing and receipts
Fixed-weight pricing directly linked to market demand
Payment within 24hrs.
Basic training on crop sorting and storage
Growth Highlights
metric tons sourced in 2025 and growing
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of producers are women-led SHGs or tribal farmers
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villages actively engaged in structured trade
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