With the global focus shifting towards sustainable and innovative agriculture practices, the start-up industry in India has also started making remarkable strides within the agriculture sector. Particularly in Bengaluru, the IT hub of the country, technology-driven agricultural start-ups have been making waves since their inception in 2020. This article will be highlighting several such startups making significant contributions to the agriculture industry in India.
Even though Bengaluru is famous for its technological advancements, it’s also been the epicentre of agricultural innovation. Entrepreneurs in Bengaluru have successfully combined their tech prowess with agricultural needs, to develop remarkable solutions that can modernize farming practices and optimize farm produce supply chains. These startups are not just reinventing the wheel in agriculture but are also setting a precedent for others to follow.
The future of agriculture in India is positively glowing, thanks to the disruptive ideas flowing from the tech-centric city of Bengaluru. Here’s taking an in-depth look at these promising young Indian startups revolutionizing farming and agriculture:
Agrizy
Agrizy is ingeniously working towards developing a technology-first platform to bridge the processed agri supply chain. Although the founding members of Agrizy are not known, their hard work and dedication towards the redevelopment of the agricultural supply chain in India are commendable.
Faarms
Founded by Alok Duggal and Taranbir Singh, Faarms is a unique digital platform that aims to cater to farmers’ needs by providing the necessary agricultural products, right at their doorstep. Their added focus on online education through informative videos about agriculture-related products and methods really marks them out as innovators in their industry.
Kissan Pro
Founded by Ravindra Dasoundhi, Kissan Pro provides an all-in-one platform to empower farmers through technology, data science and design. The company strives to actively promote the effective use of the most advanced technology, while also offering farmers the necessary support.
Quaadbotics
Quaadbotics, co-founded by Jayachandre Gowda and Manju G Y, is an intriguing startup that’s contributing significantly to agriculture, renewable energy and waste management. With limited information available about their workings, they are expected to make a considerable impact with their promising ideas.
Leafy Island
Startup Leafy Island, founded by Bharat Garg, features an online plant shopping platform and offers home ready plants and plant care services. It aims to make plant buying easier by delivering ready-to-go plants to customers’ doorsteps and providing expert advice and plant care guides.
Farmstop
Farmstop, operated by founder Pradeep Reddy, is an online store offering farm-fresh organic produce directly procured from organic farmers. It promotes and encourages farmers to adopt organic farming, thereby building a healthier planet.
Onato
Founded by Ashish Jindal and Vedant Katiyar, Onato is working on building a technological platform for India’s $100+ billion fruits and vegetables industry.
Agriplex India Pvt Ltd
Agriplex India Pvt Ltd, although much information isn’t available about the founding members, is a startup making significant contributions to the agricultural and e-commerce sectors in India.
Orga Plants
Founded by Manish Thilagar and Thejas Adithiya, Orga Plants is another startup working diligently to merge the technology and farming sectors, although more details of their operations are yet awaited.
As the Indian agriculture sector evolves, these startups are pointing towards a future that is digital, sustainable and tech-driven in its approach, in line with the vision of a New India. With their innovative ideas and effective implementation, these Bengaluru-based startups are inspiring many young entrepreneurs to venture into the agriculture sector and contribute to its growth.
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