Objectives – Marketfed

Our Core Objectives

Empowering Kerala's Agricultural Ecosystem through Integrated Co-operative Action.

To arrange for the purchase, marketing, and sale of agricultural and other produce belonging to affiliated societies and their members, both within the country and abroad.
To rent, lease, or own godowns, open sales depots, sub-offices, and branch offices, and to appoint agents within and outside its jurisdiction for facilitating the purchase, storage, and sale of agricultural and other produce.
To purchase and distribute fertilizers, seeds, insecticides, pesticides, agricultural inputs, farm implements, processing machinery, and other related materials.
To establish, operate, and manage warehouses and storage facilities.
To undertake processing activities and establish processing units for agricultural and allied products.
To raise funds through loans, grants, and other financial assistance from the Government, Reserve Bank, Kerala State Co-operative Bank, Nationalised Banks, District Co-operative Banks, Service Co-operative Banks, Marketing Societies, and other financial institutions.
To provide loans to affiliated societies against the security of agricultural produce and other goods.
To undertake interstate trade and engage in the import and export of agricultural produce, farm inputs, and consumer goods.
To undertake grading, packing, and standardization of farm produce.
To conduct market research and provide market intelligence services.
To offer technical guidance, consultancy services, and advisory support in related fields.
To arrange transportation, shipping, clearing, and forwarding of goods.
To act as an agent on behalf of the Government or other institutions for the production, procurement, supply, and distribution of agricultural and other goods, and to function as an insurance agent where applicable.
To supervise, support, and coordinate the activities of affiliated societies.
To act as a representative body promoting cooperative principles in matters related to agricultural marketing and trade.
To organize conferences, seminars, and training programs related to agricultural marketing and allied sectors.
To formulate and implement training programmes for business managers, graders, marketing assistants, and other personnel.
To encourage self-help, thrift, and cooperation among affiliated societies and their members.
To guarantee loans availed by member societies from the Government, State Bank of India, or other approved financial institutions, subject to prescribed terms and conditions.
To acquire, lease, or otherwise hold land, buildings, machinery, and vehicles, and to lease or rent them as required.
To invest or deposit funds:
- In Government savings schemes or banks
- In securities specified under Section 20 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882
- In shares or securities of societies approved by the Registrar
- In any other manner permitted under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act and Rules
To undertake any other activities incidental or conducive to achieving the above objectives.