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
Learn more →Machinery Service
Nechon Farm Service — Solving labor shortages with affordable contract tillage
Service Booking
Farmers book the service via mobile or phone.
Service Confirmation
The OP reviews the work schedule and route to confirm or adjust the booking.
Contract Tillage
Contract tillage is performed on-site with farm information recorded.
Cost Settlement
Service fees are settled after the work is completed.
FARO Mart
Learn more →FARO Mart Purchasing
Direct purchasing reduces distribution margins and increases farmers' net income
Purchase Agreement
A pre-harvest agreement on purchase volume and price is made between the farmer and FARO Mart.
Harvest & Delivery
Harvested produce is sorted and delivered according to FARO Mart's purchasing standards.
Quality Inspection
FARO Mart inspects the quality and quantity of the delivered produce.
Payment Settlement
Payment is made directly to the farmer with no intermediary after inspection.
Microfinance
Learn more →Microfinance
Small loans for collateral-free farmers to prepare for the farming season
Loan Application
Farmers apply for the required amount based on their farming plan — no collateral required.
Review & Approval
Loan size and terms are determined based on the farming plan and past history.
Agricultural Input Support
Support is provided as in-kind credit — seeds, fertilizers, and machinery services — instead of cash.
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.