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How this scientist built a Rs 17 crore agribusiness by connecting farmers with consumers

Dr Ramesh C. Biswal quit his job in the USA to connect farmers directly with consumers, weeding out middlemen. His Odisha-based startup Villa Mart works with over 15,000 farmers and 50 FPCs, paying them 20% above market rates for their produce

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