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In the bustling city of Mumbai, Maharashtra, a revolution is taking shape as a variety of companies are innovating and transforming the farming industry. From food systems to agtech, these pioneers are driving the future of farming in innovative and sustainable ways. We at Toastfried have gathered some of Mumbai’s front-runners in the agricultural field.
Coming from a variety of sectors within the farming industry, each company is pushing the frontiers in their own way. Together, they are contributing towards reshaping the farming and agricultural landscape, not only locally, but on a global scale. Let’s dive in and explore these ground-breaking organisations.
Before we start scrutinizing their endeavors, we want to bring to your attention that the vitality of these organizations stems from their commitement to ensure the sustainable growth of the agricultural sector even amidst rapid urbanization and climate change. So, let’s get to know these industry-shapers better.
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UPL
Founded by Rajnikant Shroff, UPL is reshaping global food systems with OpenAg, feeding sustainable growth for all. This industry leader is involved in agriculture, farming, and fertility. Connect with them on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin
Bombay Hemp Company
Founded by Avnish Pandya, Chirag Tekchandaney, Delzaad Deolaliwala, and Jahan Peston Jamas, the Bombay Hemp Company is a social enterprise that is driving the research and promotion of Indian hemp through its varied operations. Follow their journey on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin
Humpy Farms
Established by Jaywant Patil and Malvika Gaekwad, Humpy Farms provides structured training of technology modules to farmers about innovative regenerative organic methods of cultivation. Stay connected with them on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin
S4S Technologies
Pioneered by Nidhi Pant and Vaibhav Tidke, S4S Technologies is a food preservation company that invents new food processing machines to produce the best quality processed food. Engage with them on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin
Grow Indigo
Agricultural Sustainability is a looming question as climate change is creating more uncertainty around the weather. Grow Indigo addresses this through their work on soil health. Interact with them on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin
Omnivore
Omnivore, led by founder Mark Kahn, is a venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs in the agriculture and food sector. Tune into their updates on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin
InI Farms
Established by Pankaj Khandelwal and Purnima Khandelwal, InI Farms is growing horticulture products with improved farming practices and international standards. Keep up with their progress on Linkedin
Farmlink
Farmlink, under the guidance of founders Akshaya Kamath and Sreeram Chellappa, ensures consistent high-quality, traceable and socially responsible value added fresh produce. Stay abreast of their journey on Facebook and Linkedin
Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency
Founded by Prabhat Chaturvedi, Netafim Agricultural Financing Agency finances stakeholders in the micro-irrigation value chain. Keep tabs on their progress on Facebook and Linkedin
GreenSat Innovation Labs
GreenSat Innovation Labs, led by Aarush Yadav, Ankesh Toshniwal, Deepak Yadav and Jash Sheth, is a satellite imagery data analytics company serving precision farming and risk mitigation needs. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook
Happy Cow Dairy
Established by Sarad Garodia, Happy Cow Dairy is primarily engaged in aggregation of milk from dairy farmers of rural Maharashtra. The company has set up bulk milk collection centers with complete facility of milk testing, grading, chilling and storing.