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Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) play crucial role in strengthening collective action among farmers, improving market access and enhancing farm income. The success of these organizations largely depends on the effectiveness of group functioning among their members. The present study examined the group behaviour and dynamics of Farmer Producer Companies in Middle Gujarat. The specific objectives were to study the socio-economic profile of FPC members, assess their group dynamics effectiveness. The study was conducted using an ex-post facto research design. Twenty FPCs functioning for more than three years were selected, and ten respondents from each FPC (three board members and seven general members) were randomly chosen, making a total sample of 200 respondents. Data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule and analysed using the Group Dynamics Effectiveness Index. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents had medium levels of participation, teamwork, group cohesiveness, leadership, and decision-making ability. Overall, most members exhibited a medium level of group dynamics effectiveness. Correlation analysis indicated that variables such as age, education, income, landholding, market facilities, social participation, economic motivation, market orientation, innovativeness and attitude towards FPCs had a positive and significant relationship with group dynamics effectiveness. The study highlights the need to strengthen behavioural and organizational aspects to improve the functioning and sustainability of Farmer Producer Companies.
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