Daniyawa Farmer Producer Company Limited

Patna is the big city, but out here in Daniawan, things move a lot slower. We are based out of House No 214 in Singriawan Tola, which is Balmiki Prasad’s place. He’s been around for ages and knows just about everyone in the village. We started this company because we figured it was better to work together than try to do everything alone. It’s mostly small farmers who have a few bighas of land each. We grow what we can, usually rice or wheat depending on what the sky tells us. Sometimes the electricity goes out for hours and we just sit outside and talk. It’s not a fancy operation with computers and desks. It’s more about sitting on a charpai and discussing who has enough fertilizer or where the tractor is. The roads in Singriawan can be a bit rough during the monsoon, so getting things out to the main market in Patna can be a real headache. We don't have a big office or a logo on the door. It’s just a group of us trying to make ends meet. We aren't trying to change the world, just trying to get a slightly better life for our kids. If you ever stop by Daniawan, you’ll find us near the old temple or at Balmiki’s house. Most days are long and tiring, but that’s just how it is here. It's not a lot, but it belongs to us and the land we work every day.