Raising Rural Income

We innovate the value chain of highland potato farming in Nepal to support the transition to commercial farming and increase farm household income.

Rich Farm

Overview

Overview

Transforming Nepal's Agricultural Value Chain

Productivity Boost

Agricultural machinery service

Distribution Improvement

Crop purchase through FARO Mart

Financial Inclusion

Collateral-free loans via microfinance

We boost productivity through contract machinery services, improve distribution with direct purchasing via FARO Mart, and strengthen financially excluded farms with collateral-free microloans — transforming Nepal's entire agricultural value chain.

Key Intervention Areas

  • Healthy Seed Supply — Supplies and sells high-quality, productivity-verified seeds to farms to ensure stable yields.
  • Agricultural Machinery Service — Provides machinery services to transition farms from labor-intensive traditional practices to commercial agriculture, boosting productivity.
  • Expert Cultivation Training — Collaborates with local agricultural experts to train farmers on pest control and yield-improvement techniques.
  • Agricultural Input Supply — Supplies fertilizers and pesticides in a timely manner to boost productivity and minimize crop losses.
  • FARO Mart Purchasing — Reduces distribution margins and increases farmers' net income through direct purchasing.
  • Microfinance — Provides small loans to collateral-free farmers to prepare for the farming season.

Farm Service

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Machinery Service

Nechon Farm Service — Solving labor shortages with affordable contract tillage

1

Service Booking

Farmers book the service via mobile or phone.

2

Service Confirmation

The OP reviews the work schedule and route to confirm or adjust the booking.

3

Contract Tillage

Contract tillage is performed on-site with farm information recorded.

4

Cost Settlement

Service fees are settled after the work is completed.

FARO Mart

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FARO Mart Purchasing

Direct purchasing reduces distribution margins and increases farmers' net income

1

Purchase Agreement

A pre-harvest agreement on purchase volume and price is made between the farmer and FARO Mart.

2

Harvest & Delivery

Harvested produce is sorted and delivered according to FARO Mart's purchasing standards.

3

Quality Inspection

FARO Mart inspects the quality and quantity of the delivered produce.

4

Payment Settlement

Payment is made directly to the farmer with no intermediary after inspection.

Microfinance

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Microfinance

Small loans for collateral-free farmers to prepare for the farming season

1

Loan Application

Farmers apply for the required amount based on their farming plan — no collateral required.

2

Review & Approval

Loan size and terms are determined based on the farming plan and past history.

3

Agricultural Input Support

Support is provided as in-kind credit — seeds, fertilizers, and machinery services — instead of cash.

4

Post-Harvest Repayment

The loan is automatically repaid by deducting from FARO Mart purchase payment.

Elevating the value of rural communities
a new agricultural economy.