Kerala Kerakarshaka Sahakarna Federation
Its coconut oil complex at Karunagapally in Kollam district is one of the biggest such units in India, with a capacity of 200 tons per day.
Febi Varghese
Kerala Kerakarshaka Sahakarna Federation Ltd (KERAFED) came into existence in 1987. KERAFED is the apex co-operative Federation of coconut farmers in Kerala and is a large producer of coconut oil in India.
The objective of the Federation was to bring the coconut farmers of the state under co-operative sector and to augment their income base by integrating production, productivity, processing, marketing and value addition of coconut and coconut products. The Federation procures copra directly from coconut growers in Kerala. KERAFED is headquartered in Kerala. Its coconut oil complex at Karunagapally in Kollam district is one of the biggest such units in India, with a capacity of 200 tons per day.
Farmer Friendly Organisation
Over 27 lakh coconut farmers in the state deal supply to KERAFED. The Federation procures copra under the price support scheme on behalf of NAFED, Government of India and rendering value added services to enhance their earnings through improved productivity, and by assisting them in production and procurement.
Apart from these, the Federation organises periodic extension activities to help farmers.
It organizes trainings /seminars in association with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Kerala. The Federation also arranges demonstration farms, training camps, exhibitions, seminars and publication and distribution of bulletins and literature on coconut farming. KERAFED reimburses the expenses for establishing copra driers, through the primary agricultural co-operative societies.
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