Dr. Tak presents AgFoodTech report at THTS 2025

Hey, Here is a quick look at AgFoodTech sector in India! The trends are encouraging and demanding, both at the same time! AgFoodTech in India in 2024: 🌱 Year of consolidation 🌱 Year of shifting allocations 🌱 Year of fresh trends & directions 🌱 Year of synthesis & collaborations Overall, sector positioned for sustainable, profitable growth rather than speculative expansion. Presentation: https://lnkd.in/gwRUjxPT Full report: https://lnkd.in/gYzUfagb ThinkAg Rabo Foundation Keen to exchange notes, share your views or collaborate for an action plan? Drop a line at pallavi@thinkag.co.in #agtech #Technology #Farmer #Startups #Funding #Precision #agriculture #foodtech #supplychain #downstreamagtech #Biotech #farminputs #climatechange #farmmechanization

The trinity of DPI + Open Network + AI - will create expressways for agritech innovation to reach to the small-holder farmers. The state governments, agritech startups, big tech, grassroot organizations along with several ecosystem enablers have a task cut out to make it work. Thanks Siddharth Prakash Yuvraj Ahuja Roli Jindal Sushma Vasudevan Viswanathan Ravichandran Bharath Shankar Ganapathy and Brij Purohit for sharing your insights in this trend-setting and insightful discussion.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻? 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴..........It’s soil health — and that’s where the future of food must begin. I recently attended 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: ◾90+ countries ◾Global delegates ◾Startups & agri innovators ◾State pavilions & leading universities — all showcasing innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in the food ecosystem. The key takeaway for me was crystal clear: 👉 Healthy soil → Better crops → Stronger markets → Reliable food systems 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻: ◾Turning soil data into intelligence ◾From testing → diagnostics → advisory → right inputs ◾Helping farmers improve soil health, reduce input costs, and grow quality produce that strengthens the entire value chain. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 — from guesswork to data-driven soil intelligence. #WorldFoodIndia2025 #FoodInnovation #AgriTech #SustainableFoodSystems #SoilHealth #ValueChain #FoodProcessing #GlobalAgri #FarmToFork

🌍 𝗘𝗸𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 2025! At Ekosight, through our flagship brand 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, we believe everything begins with the soil. Poor soil health or hidden nutrient deficiencies don’t just affect farmers — they ripple across the entire food value chain, leading to inconsistent raw material quality and challenges for food processors. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: ✓ Instant soil testing ✓ Soil health improvement strategies ✓ Data-driven nutrient and input advisory ✓ The Soil Doctor Clinic — a one-stop hub where decisions begin with science, not guesswork 📈 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀: → Higher productivity → Lower input costs → Consistent, better-quality produce 🥔 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀: ✓ Reliable supply chains ✓ Dependable raw material quality ✓ Stronger market linkages We were proud to showcase this mission at World Food India 2025, hosted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India — alongside global leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of food. 🤝 Ekosight is building bridges from soil to shelf. Let’s collaborate to make agriculture more sustainable, profitable, and future-ready. 📩 To partner with us: DM or email contact@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +91 98862 22218 Ministry of Food Processing Industries Soil Doctor Social Alpha #WorldFoodIndia2025 #Ekosight #SoilDoctor #SoilHealth #SoilDoctorClinic #AgriTech #FoodProcessing #MarketLinkage #MoFPI #SustainableFarming #InnovationInAgriculture #BetterSoilBetterFood

Exploring Agri Asia Expo 2025 ➡️I had the opportunity to visit Agri Asia Expo 2025, where I interacted with managers and owners from leading agricultural input companies. The experience was highly insightful and helped me understand the dynamics of the agri-input market and the strategies companies use for marketing & sales. ➡️Some of the key companies I engaged with included: ▪️IFFCO ▪️Univia ▪️ReAgri ▪️Krushi India Corporation Ltd. ▪️Shaktiman Agro ▪️BKT (Balkrishna Industries) ▪️And many other innovative agri-input solution providers. ➡️Key Insights Gained: ▪️The agri-input market is becoming increasingly competitive, and companies are adopting innovative marketing approaches to stand out. ▪️Customer engagement and on-ground farmer connect programs remain the backbone of building trust. ▪️Companies are investing in digital platforms and precision farming solutions to reach progressive farmers. ▪️Value-added services such as demonstrations, training sessions, and field days are proving crucial in enhancing farmer awareness. ▪️Sustainable and eco-friendly solutions (like bio-fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and improved mechanization) are gaining prominence in product portfolios. ▪️Such expos provide an excellent platform to learn about emerging technologies, market trends, and strategic approaches shaping the future of agriculture. ▪️I look forward to leveraging these insights in my journey in the field of Agri-Business Management. #AgriAsiaExpo2025 #AgriBusiness #SustainableAgriculture

India’s agriculture sector is in the midst of a remarkable transformation—powered by government initiatives, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable solutions. From chlorpyrifos exemptions at COP-12 and Nano Urea Plus partnerships to the rapid rise of biologicals, drones, and AI-driven tools, both public and private players are reshaping the country’s agri-input landscape. 💡 Leaders like UPL, Coromandel International Limited, Rallis India Ltd, Willowood , and others are investing in next-gen crop protection, digital agriculture, regenerative practices, and farmer education—all while tackling challenges like climate resilience, soil health, and affordability. 🔗 Explore the 10 market-shaping innovations here: https://lnkd.in/g2fweMAk With the biologicals market expanding at 15% annually, and bold moves across crop protection and crop nutrition, India is positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable and inclusive farming. 👉 What innovations or policy shifts do you think will have the greatest long-term impact on India’s role in global agriculture? #CropProtection #AgTech #Agribusiness #RegenerativeAg

🌍 Global Leaders at DialogueNEXT, New Delhi 🌾 Honoured to witness how India is once again taking the global stage in shaping the future of food and agriculture. The DialogueNEXT Conference (8–9 Sept 2025, ICAR Pusa Campus) brought together policymakers, scientists, innovators, and farmers from across continents to address the hunger tipping point and accelerate farmer-first innovations. Hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation, in partnership with CIMMYT, BISA, and ICAR, the theme “Take it to the Farmer” strongly resonated—reminding us that science and technology must translate into real solutions at the farmer’s field. For me, this dialogue is deeply personal. Having worked closely in India’s agri & food supply chain for the last 24–25 years, my mission has always been to: ✅ Minimise food waste ✅ Build robust warehousing & logistics networks ✅ Strengthen farmer linkages with finance & markets It’s encouraging to see India being recognised as a smallholder innovation hub for the Global South—something I’ve been committed to for decades through ground-level execution and partnerships. Together, let’s continue to ensure that innovation reaches every farmer and contributes to a sustainable, hunger-free world. 🌱 #DialogueNEXT #FoodSecurity #AgriInnovation #FarmerFirst #Sustainability #IndiaAgri

Empower your Agri knowledge with Agri InShorts In this edition, keep yourself updated with Tropical Agro unveiling AI–enabled tech tools to tackle India’s 7 million tonnes fruit loss problem. Explore key updates such as Godrej Agrovet signing a ₹960 crore MoU with the Ministry of Food Processing for R&D and manufacturing. Furthermore, uncover the latest developments on India & Brazil strengthening their partnership in agri-innovation through the Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme, and APOA, CPOPC, and Solidaridad signing an MoU to boost sustainable palm oil collaboration in South Asia. Also, don’t miss our infographics on India's Four Pillar Plan Team Agri InShorts Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt. Ltd. Syngenta BL Agro Industries Harshil Agrotech Limited Godrej Agrovet Limited Wavar & Samunnati Natural Ice Cream

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) hosted a high-level roundtable with Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa, and the Iowa delegation to India, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). This dialogue focused on advancing collaboration between Iowa and India in agriculture, agriscience, renewable energy, and allied sectors, building a stronger bridge for trade, technology, and investment. Key highlight: USIBC officially launched the U.S.-India Agriculture Working Group, supported by our knowledge partner Grant Thornton. This new initiative will: •⁠ ⁠Drive innovation in regenerative agriculture and AI-powered farming •⁠ ⁠Advance the 4F framework (Food, Feedstock, Fodder, Fuel) •⁠ ⁠Create a platform for policy alignment and investment •⁠ ⁠Foster strategic partnerships for shared prosperity With this launch, USIBC reaffirms its commitment to making agriculture a cornerstone of the U.S.-India partnership, fueling collaboration, innovation, and sustainability for the future Confederation of Indian Industry U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Kevin Roepke Rahul Sharma Dr. Brajesh Barse Sandeep Maini Akanksha Pandey Grant Thornton (US) #USIndia 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 #agriculture #FoodAgriculture

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 As part of #FPOConclave2025, we’re proud to have hosted an insightful Fireside Discussion featuring: • Pravesh Sharma, Chairman, Samunnati Foundation • Sivakumar S, Group Head, Agri & IT Businesses, ITC Limited 🌱 This session explored how market access from grassroots gram haats to national digital platforms and global export corridors - is central to farmer prosperity. Panellists shared actionable insights on Agri marketing reforms, the expanding role of FPOs, and enabling sustainable business models for rural collectives. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • Gram haats bridge local farmers to broader supply chains, but digital integration and market upgrades remain vital. • FPOs using new-age platforms (like ONDC) are accessing nationwide buyers and improved price discovery. • Strategic alliances democratize Agri-marketing; training and infrastructure empower collective growth. • Partnering with corporates and tech, FPOs can compete globally with robust value addition. Let's continue forging pathways to prosperity—Together! #Partnerships #FarmerCollectives#AgriMarketing #FPOProsperity #FarmersFirst #DigitalAgri #Samunnati #RuralDevelopment #Farmers #ProducerOrganisation #SustainableGrowth #SamunnatiFPOConclave2025 #FPOConclave2025 #Farmers #FPOs #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #Partnerships