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Acquaculture, Company News, Live Stock

eFishery’s entry into the Indian market includes an expansive reach with over 1,000 acres of ponds

Southeast Asia’s leading aquaculture company, eFishery, announced the completion of its commercial pilot in India, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion journey. The Indonesia-headquartered firm kicked off the pilot project in March of this year, successfully acquiring over 1,000 acres of ponds under contract and distributing more than 3,000 metric tons of feed. This achievement brings the firm closer to expanding its footprint to five new Indian states by the end of 2024.

Moreover, the pilot project also signals a broader expansion beyond Southeast Asia with a deliberate, one-country-at-a-time approach to sustainability and impact assessment. Beyond India, eFishery is eyeing opportunities for one or two countries in Asia and Latin America within a year while continuing to export shrimp products overseas. The company’s global expansion strategy also focuses on tapping into diverse markets, offering a comprehensive ecosystem to farmers, and creating a “Digital Co-Op” model that provides access to high-quality inputs, IoT technologies, production SOPs, and guaranteed market off-take, ultimately empowering farmers.

Gibran Huzaifah, eFishery CEO and co-founder explained that India is a key part of eFishery’s overall growth strategy, which also includes expanding the company footprint in Indonesia and growing in export markets.

eFishery's entry into the Indian market includes

Agrotech, Award, India, IT, R&D

The Krushi Care app is utilised by over 12,000 farmers and features a catalogue of more than 500 products

Esteemed technology expert Sujata Roychowdhury recently received the Maharashtra Business Icon Award for her outstanding achievements in the agriculture sector. She has made significant strides in the Agriculture Technology Sector by building Krushi Care App for farmers. Her groundbreaking contributions have not gone unnoticed, as she has recently been bestowed with the prestigious ‘Maharashtra Business Icon Awards 2023’ in the category of ‘Outstanding Leadership in Product Growth and Innovation for Agricultural Technology Solutions’.

Krushi Care App, also known as the Farmer App, is an innovative and comprehensive mobile application designed to revolutionise the agricultural sector. To solve the problems that farmers encounter, the Krushi Care software integrates cutting-edge technology, including IoT, data analytics, and real-time monitoring. The programme provides cognitive insights and predictive analytics to help farmers make data-driven decisions for improved outcomes. This is made possible by the integration of AI-based algorithms. It is a game-changer for the agricultural community. It empowers farmers to make informed decisions, connect with potential buyers and sellers, access vital resources, and stay updated with the latest industry developments.

Through the programme, farmers may get weather forecasting services, allowing them to properly plan their activities and adjust to shifting weather conditions. Additionally, the app analyses the health of the soil and uses artificial intelligence to optimise nutrient management practices based on nutrient content, pH levels, and other variables. With its user-friendly interface, comprehensive features, and commitment to the success of farmers, the app is poised to revolutionise the way agriculture is practised, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for farmers across the nation. Currently, the Krushi Care app is utilised by over 12,000 farmers and features a catalogue of more than 500 products, catering to the needs of over 55 villages throughout Maharashtra.

The Krushi Care app is utilised by

Agrotech, Company News, India, Sustainability

Affordable modern technology & right quality farm inputs can help farmers to increase their yield, quality, and income

R G Agarwal, Dhanuka Group Chairman made a strong pitch for the integration of technological advancements, such as drones and artificial intelligence, with the agriculture sector to enhance crop yield, reduce costs, and ultimately improve the income of farmers.

The Dhanuka Group is a prominent player in the agrochemical industry, with a mission to empower farmers by providing them with innovative solutions.

Addressing a press conference Agarwal said drones and artificial intelligence are two of the most promising technologies that can revolutionize the agriculture industry.

Drones have already been used in the agriculture sector for spraying pesticides and other activities, but they can be promoted on a larger scale through public-private partnerships. We are also supplying the first drones approved by DGCA for use in agriculture as well as spray services, he said.

He said the implementation of advanced technologies like drones and artificial intelligence will enable farmers to compete more effectively in the global market while improving the efficiency of their farming operations.

 “These technologies can help in identifying crop diseases and pests attack in advance, as well as assist in the efficient use of fertilizers and water management. With the help of these technologies, farmers can make informed decisions based on real-time data and plan their crops better,” said Agarwal.

He further said Dhanuka Group is playing a significant role in the promotion of technology and has also invested in a drone manufacturing company. The company is also running several campaigns to increase awareness about the use of the right quality farm inputs and purchase against bill only. He said recently, Dhanuka Agritech has operationalised a state-of-art Research & Training Centre (DART) for farmers at Palwal (Haryana) which was inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar.

Recognising the importance of technology accessibility, Agarwal stressed the need for a right to technology for farmers, ensuring that they have affordable access to modern tools and techniques.

“This inclusion will enable farmers to leverage modern tools and techniques effectively, addressing the challenges posed by climate change. It will enable farmers to make the most of innovative solutions and effectively manage their agricultural operations,” he said.

“The adoption of modern technologies, along with the use of the right quality farm inputs can help farmers address the challenges posed by pest attacks. Drones and artificial intelligence can provide farmers with real-time information about weather patterns, soil moisture levels, and other critical factors that affect crop growth. With this information, farmers can make informed decisions,” he said.

Affordable modern technology & right quality farm

Agrotech, Start ups

The startup believes on digitising the agriculture industry by integrating IOT implementation.

Pune-based start-up Bharat Krushi Seva believes in digitising the agriculture industry by integrating IOT implementation. The leading IT company in the agricultural field provides an online platform for farmers to opt for new technologies. Bharat Krushi Seva has a certified and skillful group of domain experts, agriculture and agribusiness consultants, IT professionals, marketing specialists having vast experience in their respective fields.

Sharayu Lande, Founder and CEO, Bharat Krushi Seva said, “Having eight plus years of experience working with technology, helped us understand the power of data and technology and how technology can make a huge difference in the life of Indian farmers. With this initiative, in 2019 we started working with 1,000 farmers on building the algorithm of data analytics and our proof of concepts.”

Hemant Dhole Patil, Co-founder and COO, Bharat Krushi Seva said that, “We are Building Bharat Krushi Seva which is an App based platform for Farmers. Where farmers can increase their productivity using our cumulative set of services starting from Soil Testing, personalised crop specific weather monitoring and alerting system, personalised crop consultancy for early prediction of pest & diseases, credit services to buy the inputs & connectivity with bulk buyers for market linkage.”

Currently the start-up is in touch with 40,000+ farmers in Maharashtra with two business tie ups for input companies with Nirmal Seeds & Zydex, 3 Business Tie Ups in output. The start-up has a vision for the “Mass Adoption of Digital Agriculture”, that will directly impact five million farmers in the coming five years.

The startup believes on digitising the agriculture