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Agrotech, India, Sugar industry, Sustainability

UPL SAS and Olam Agri will jointly implement the Shashwat Mithaas initiative assuring an additional 15 per cent increase in yields.

UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Ltd. (UPL SAS), a global provider of sustainable agricultural products and solutions, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Olam Agri, a leading food and agribusiness supplier, to drive sustainable and consistent sugarcane production across India through the ‘Shashwat Mithaas’ initiative.

The programme aims to benefit farmers within the Olam Sugar Mill (Channehatti-Rajgoli, Kolhapur, Maharashtra) catchment area, with a 15 per cent increase in yield per acre and additional income. The initial phase of the programme will cover 2,000 acres in its inaugural year, with the potential to expand across a catchment area of 70,000 acres.

The project aims to reduce water usage by 30 per cent through the adoption of efficient irrigation practices, and cut fertilizer consumption by 25 per cent, while increasing crop yield and improving soil health. Through this partnership, farmers will be supported with a holistic package of solutions and services, including UPL’s climate-smart technology ZEBA as part of the ProNutiva package, training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), mechanization, and access to the nurture.farm platform to ensure traceability. 25 model plots have been established so far to demonstrate the efficacy of the solutions and approach.

Harshal Sonawane, Head Sustainability, UPL SAS, said: “At UPL SAS, we are committed to ensuring a greener and more prosperous future for all. This comprehensive package will empower farmers with improved productivity and enhanced profitability, while offering shared benefits for environmental health. By addressing the shortage of sugarcane in the market, this partnership is set to deliver wins for all while advancing long-term sustainability of crop production”.

Bharat Kundal, Business Head, Olam Agri, said, “At Olam Agri, reimagining global agriculture and food systems is at the heart of our endeavours. We firmly believe that adopting sustainable farming practices is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by our sugarcane farmers. Through collaborative efforts and embracing innovation, we are determined to create a lasting impact on the lives of farmers and the entire agricultural ecosystem”.

UPL SAS and Olam Agri will jointly

Agrotech, Company News, Machinery – Post-harvesting, Sugar industry

  The brand will train 300 operators under this program to benefit farmers with an understanding to get optimal outcome for sugarcane farming

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial and a global leader in agriculture equipment has announces a new CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative the “Unnat Kaushal-Sugarcane Harvester Operator Training.” The program has been introduced in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Baramati, Maharashtra for sugarcane harvester operators from all over India. The project aims to encourage sustainable sugarcane farming by training sugarcane farmers on the optimal use of harvesting equipment to improve overall efficiency and maximize machine uptime.

The initial batch had 150 farmers from villages of Baramati, Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli District. The five-day training program is set to educate 300 operators between 18 and 35 years of age with minimum education qualification. The program is geared towards providing them with employability skills and bridging the gap for skilled work force in the industry.

Sandeep Gupta, Agriculture India Sales and Development Leader, CNH Industrial said, “At CNH Industrial, we are committed in making a positive impact in the agricultural industry. With the Unnat Kaushal program, we aim to equip the sugarcane harvester operators with the necessary skills and knowledge. This initiative will enable the farmers to operate the equipment efficiently leading to increased productivity, minimized costs, and ultimately, a sustainable farming system. We hope to impact many more farmers in the region through this initiative.”

The program is a part of company’s constant endeavours to educate farmers and operators, especially in the rural regions of India. Last year, as a part of their various CSR initiatives, the company has trained 600 farmers in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on topics such as financial literacy, farm mechanization, biomass management and State agricultural subsidies.

Case IH has been a global pioneer in mechanical sugarcane harvesting for nearly 80 years. The Austoft 4010 Maxx, available in India, is engineered for better cutting quality and improved productivity, with its lightweight and compact design providing sugarcane producers with more flexibility to harvest under various field conditions.

  The brand will train 300 operators