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This one-stop digital platform has enlisted every stakeholder involved in the agricultural ecosystem-from loaders to exporters.

SLCM, a global post-harvest Agri-Logistics company, has launched its proprietary listing platform under Agri Reach Application. This platform has enlisted every stakeholder involved in the agricultural ecosystem-from Loaders, Truckers, Warehouses, Financers, Packaging Material Providers, Traders, Processors, Retailers, and Millers to Exporters. It aims to provide a one-stop destination akin to a shopping complex but for those in the field of agriculture, making it ideal for those seeking in-house solutions for all their agri-needs.

Currently, the platform has 100,000+ listings, and the goal is to increase this to 500,000+ by the end of the financial year. Besides just mere listing, the platform provides complete details of the offerings of each category with a backend to ensure a culmination of an inquiry into the physical delivery of the service /product. 

The platform ensures highest standards of transparency in terms of information availability and accessibility. This element is an integral part of SLCM’s initiative to integrate and standardize an otherwise scattered sector. The platform utilizes advanced technological tools like AI, ML, and Data Analytics while ensuring that the user experience is optimized and easy.

While the listing platform is immediately accessible through the mobile apps that can be downloaded from Google & Apple store, whereas the web portal is scheduled to go live soon. The brand has also planned BTL activities, including social media awareness through YouTube videos, WhatsApp, distribution of flyers, and more.

Through this endeavour, SLCM proposes to create a ‘highway’ to ‘complete digitization,’ enabling agriculture stakeholders to streamline their day-to-day operations by leveraging the power of this cutting-edge platform. Simply put, this platform is an embodiment of the Phygital initiative of SLCM.

Prashant Sharma, the Head of the Technology division, said, “This cutting-edge platform sets itself apart by leveraging technological innovation and offering a comprehensive solution to all stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem. With a focus on seamless integration and user-centric design, our platform transforms the listing experience, providing complete details of each category and facilitating close collaboration and networking of different agri services and products. This opens up further avenues for future changes in the ecosystem, laying the foundation for enhanced efficiency and collaboration within the agricultural sector”.

Sandeep Sabharwal, Group CEO of Sohan Lal Commodity Management, said, “Technology and innovation are the cornerstones of SLCM. This platform will allow the desired service to reach those working on the ground by bridging the gap between their offerings and the digital ecosystem. From the bottom up, this platform will assist in building an online directory of all stakeholders and participants in the sector.”

This one-stop digital platform has enlisted every

Company News, North America, Supply Chain

The transaction, which has been approved by the Boards of Directors of Cargill and Owensboro Grain Company, is expected to close in early 2023

Cargill and Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soyabean processing facility and refinery located in Owensboro, Ky announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement where Cargill will add Owensboro Grain Company (OGC) to its North American agricultural supply chain business.

Owensboro Grain Company was founded in 1906 as a small grain merchant and today operates a fully integrated soya processing facility, producing soya products, including protein meal and hull pellets for animal feeds, crude and degummed oil, lecithin, various blends of refined vegetable oil for human consumption, biodiesel, glycerin and industrial waxes. The addition of Owensboro Grain Company enhances Cargill’s efforts to modernise and increase capacity across its North American oilseeds network to support growing demand for oilseeds driven by food, feed and renewable fuel markets.

“We are pleased to welcome Owensboro Grain Company into our Cargill family,” said Leonardo Aguiar, president of Cargill’s North American agricultural supply chain. “Our two companies have tremendous operational histories, similar heritages as grain merchants, and values, including an unwavering commitment to prioritising people ― making this a tremendous fit. Additionally, this is a significant milestone in Cargill’s journey to create a connected and modernised grain experience for our customers,” said Aguiar.

“We are excited for this new chapter in the life of Owensboro Grain Company and believe an acquisition by Cargill will ensure the long-term success of the company,” said Helen Cornell, President and CEO of the fifth-generation, family-owned soya processor. “Cargill has the ability to capitalise on growing opportunities in the industry, such as renewable energy. The acquisition will ensure that Owensboro Grain Company, its employees, farmers, customers and the community are best positioned for the future. We are excited to transfer ownership to another multi-generational family held enterprise with global access to markets and capabilities to ensure the future growth of our business. Cargill has the global resources necessary to support Owensboro Grain Company’s growth goals and operations.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction, which has been approved by the Boards of Directors of Cargill and Owensboro Grain Company, is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in early 2023.

The transaction, which has been approved by