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 Deployed on over 1 lakh acres of land across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana.

Pioneering the implementation of sugar-content based harvesting for the country’s sugar industry, Mahindra & Mahindra became the country’s first company, to offer an AI-enabled sugarcane harvesting program to Sahakar Maharshi Shankarao Kolhe SSK Ltd. (formerly Sanjeevani Sugars) in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Deployed during the 2024 crushing season for the entire registered sugarcane area under Sahakar Maharshi Shankarao Kolhe, the AI-based technology enables accurate assessment of sugar content, for timely harvesting of the sugarcane crop.

Talking about the development Hemant Sikka – President, Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. “Artificial Intelligence applications can be extremely beneficial for agriculture offering several advantages. One such application is our sugarcane analytics tool for the sugar industry, one of the most institutionalized sectors in agriculture. Deployment of AI on farmlands under sugarcane cultivation enables generation of valuable insights for vast tracts of land to boost outcomes, such as assessing the right time to harvest sugarcane, for maximum yield and sugar recovery. Through technology we at Mahindra aim to transform the way farming is done and are delighted to partner with SSK.”

Vivek Kolhe, Chairman – Kolhe Sugar Factory, highlighted the impact of the technology saying, “Our mill is the first in India to implement an AI-based harvesting solution. Having implemented a pilot project on over 3,000 acres, over three years ago, it resulted in incremental benefits and improvement in sugar recovery. Based on those results, we have decided to re-sign with Mahindra this year and implement the solution over our entire catchment area. The revolutionary technology has the potential to benefit India’s sugar mills and Indian farmers in the long term.”

With a goal of revolutionising sugarcane harvesting, Mahindra has worked with various sugarcane mills for more than 4 years and is the first company to use AI-based harvesting in India. Mahindra uses sophisticated precision farming methods in conjunction with spectrometry and satellite imaging to precisely determine the amount of sugar present in the sugarcane crop. The AI algorithms analyse photosynthetic components of crop leaves to identify and determine maturity stages and calculate when harvesting is best for maximum sugar yield and ultimately farmer revenues.

 Deployed on over 1 lakh acres of

Agrotech, Company News, Farm Mechanisation, India, Machinery - Pre-harvesting, Machinery – Post-harvesting

Mahindra aims to transform land preparation activities in India with a durable and reliable range of rotavators, ranging from heavy to light duty, designed and developed for every farming condition.

Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, is gearing up to significantly transform land preparation activities for farmers in India through its comprehensive range of rotavators, developed for every soil and crop type in India. Mahindra is one of the largest rotavator manufacturers in the country, with the company’s extensive range designed and tested to world-class standards by its research and development team. The company works closely with farmers to ensure optimum performance, reliability, and life for every farming condition across the country. Made in India, Mahindra rotavators are manufactured at a dedicated manufacturing unit in Nabha, Punjab.

Mahindra’s Rotavators optimise the time and labour required for land preparation activities. They also improve seedbed quality, ensure weed control and residue management while ensuring improvement in the physical conditions of the soil. Mahindra Rotavators are compatible with tractors ranging from 15 to 70 hp and are suitable for a variety of soil conditions. The rotavators are designed to ensure the lowest fuel consumption for tillage and are highly durable. The blades of Mahindra Rotavators are made with a special steel alloy branded ‘Boroblades’ to ensure long life even in the toughest of soil conditions.

To cater to progressive farmers, Mahindra also offers an ‘Intelligent Rotavator’ that communicates via an app through Bluetooth technology built into the rotavator.

Talking about Mahindra’s ambitions towards mechanising land preparation in India, Hemant Sikka – President, Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. explained, “As modern farm equipment evolves, the rotavator has proven to greatly enhance farm productivity and efficiency the world over. We at Mahindra have made significant strides in rotavator technology for India, in line with our purpose of Transform Farming and Enrich Lives.”

 Kairas Vakharia – Senior Vice President & Business Head, Farm Machinery, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. further explains, “We at Mahindra aim to significantly reduce the time and labour required for land preparation in India and, through decades of working with the farmer, have developed a comprehensive range of rotavators. Mahindra Rotavators are manufactured in a dedicated world-class plant in Nabha, Punjab. Our extensive sales, service, and spares network, along with an unbeatable 2-year comprehensive warranty across our entire range, will further ensure we enhance the farmers experience of our products.”

Mahindra aims to transform land preparation activities