Abstract:

This report compiles findings from a research project titled “Tracking commercial small-scale producers for inclusive agricultural transformation” (INCATA), that studied the relationships between commercial small-scale producers (farmers) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in vegetable value chains in Odisha, India. The goal was to understand whether and how these relationships could contribute to inclusive agricultural transformation. The research effort included rapid reconnaissance visits to 19 districts in the state, secondary data analysis and qualitative case studies, culminating in survey of 5640 value chain actors (farmers, inputs suppliers, wholesalers, commission agents and retailers). In addition, we documented the profile of 11,800 traders across 158 vegetable markets and 35,913 households in vegetable growing villages in 24 blocks and 6 districts as part of a listing exercise. This report comprises six standalone chapters, each focusing on a specific research question and authored by different teams, with the first chapter introducing the study and its methods.

Key words: Vegetable value chains, MSMEs, commercialization, small scale producers, inclusive, India, gender, clusters.