Definition of NAFED

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India limited was established with the aim of promoting cooperative marketing of agricultural produce, for the benefit of farmers. Further objectives include organising, processing and storage of the agricultural, horticultural and forest produce, distribution of agricultural machinery, and to provide technical advice to its members, partners and associates.

Points to remember:

• NAFED is a cooperative marketing federation that was set up for the benefit of farmers and agricultural societies in India.
• In addition to promotion of agricultural marketing, NAFED distributes the farmers’ produce and offers technical advice.
• NAFED also undertakes grading, packing and standardization of agricultural produce and other articles.