The grand event took place at Hotel Novotel, Pune, in the presence of leading voices from the agri-scientific and farming communities. The program began with Saraswati Vandana and the Indian National Anthem, followed by a heartwarming appearance by Biojeet, Kan Biosys’ mascot, accompanied by children dressed as crops, a symbolic presentation of the future of farming.

ROFA – Global Expertise for Indian Fields

Kan Biosys unveiled 12 high-performance water-soluble fertilizers under the ROFA (Real Optimised Fertilizer Application) brand. These imported products, developed in collaboration with De Sangosse, France, are specially formulated to deliver precision nutrition across a variety of climatic conditions and cropping systems.

Sandeepa Kanitkar, Managing Director of Kan Biosys and President of BASAI, shared: “While ROFA means Real Optimised Fertilizer Application, to me, ‘R’ stands for Respect for our farmers. With ROFA, we bring the best of French technology to Indian soil.”

B.T. Gore (Dalimb Ratna), Founder & CEO of Farm DSS Agritech Pvt. Ltd., said: “ROFA is a game-changer in nutrient delivery, especially through foliar applications. It brings precision and efficiency together.”

Dr. Sujoy Saha, Principal Scientist, ICAR–NRC Grapes, added: “When it comes to microbial solutions and agri-innovation, Kan Biosys always leads the conversation. These ROFA products are trusted worldwide, and Indian farmers must benefit from them too.”

Neem-Based Innovations – Indian Wisdom, Scientific Strength

Complementing the ROFA launch, Kan Biosys also introduced three advanced neem-based products, developed in-house using traditional Indian knowledge and cutting-edge research. These residue-free solutions aim to reduce chemical load in farming while promoting plant health and safety.

Padma Shri Rahibai Soma Popere, Seed Conservationist, said: “I may not be formally educated, but I know this: if you protect the soil, it will protect you. These neem-based products are the right step toward chemical-free farming.”

Adinath Chavan, Editor & Director, Agrowon, commented: “Kan Biosys approaches farming as science. If farmers follow the same path, India’s agri-future will be brighter and more sustainable.”

The event was graced by Dr. Balasaheb Uphade – Technical Resource / Entrepreneur, Ganesh Nanote – Visionary Cotton Farmer, Global Farmer Network

Krushibhushan Shri Sanjeev Mane – Revolutionary Farmer, Jeff François – Group CIO, De Sangosse, Narendra Rane – Former COO, Indofil Industries Ltd.

Vasudev Kathe – President, Dabholkar Parivar, Vipin Saini – CEO, BASAI & Sanrakshan Foundation, Ritesh Chawla – Amar Shaheed Beej Bhandar, Navabpura, Amol Gaikwad – Vasundhara Agro, Satara, and S.S. Nakat – Technical Advisor, Kan Biosys

 With over 20 years of innovation, Kan Biosys, a DSIR-recognised organisation, continues to lead with patented microbial solutions for soil health, crop nutrition, and sustainable farming. The company has a global footprint across the USA, Europe, and Australia, and is committed to increasing farmer incomes while protecting the planet.

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• Camps were held across 460+ locations in 14 states and treated over 1 lakh cattle in a single day
  
• The company received a World Records Union Provisional Certificate for the 6^th edition of Pashu Vikas Day
  
• Over 4,000 employees of SMFG India volunteered for the annual PVD event across the country
  
• A total of 315 health camps were organized from 4-10th Feb, benefitting over 30,000 people

INDIA:: One of India’s leading NBFCs, SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. (Formerly Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd.), conducted their 6th Pashu Vikas Day (PVD), the largest one-day cattle care camp across the country. These camps were simultaneously held across 460+ locations across 14 states and provided essential healthcare services to over 1 lakh cattle.

In India, more than 8 crore households are directly associated with the dairy sector and women represent 70% of the workforce. To commemorate the efforts of these women, the 6^th Pashu Vikas Day celebrated ‘Women in Dairy Farming’. This initiative reflects the ‘Social’ aspect within the ESG framework, emphasizing the significance of gender diversity and inclusion in driving social upliftment.

Apart from cattle care, SMFG India Credit also organised over 300 health care camps for communities across the country from Feb 4th – Feb 10th, 2024 benefitting over 30,000 people. 6^th Pashu Vikas Day in its entirety touched and impacted over 1,25,000 lives.

The company’s diverse workforce is a strategic enabler as they cater to a Pan India customer base across 600 towns and 65,000+ villages. Their focus is on ensuring an overall inclusive ecosystem by funding dreams through credit and upskilling rural India for finer livelihoods in the local communities they operate in.

Pashu Vikas Day also witnessed the active participation of over 4000 employees across the country, who volunteered and came together on a single day to drive this initiative.

Speaking about the company’s social initiatives, Shantanu Mitra, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, SMFG India Credit, said, “More than 90% of our rural customer base is women. A lot of our customers take loans for cattle procurement, which is a large source of income for them. Our community development programs act as catalysts for change and focus on uplifting rural livelihoods, enhancing overall quality of life, and boosting income streams. Beyond livestock welfare, we also actively promote skill development and financial literacy, contributing to the holistic well-being of the communities we serve. At SMFG India Credit, we are dedicated to establishing a strong connection with our customers by fostering inclusive growth in underserved communities through innovative and sustainable socio-economic initiatives.  

Commenting on Pashu Vikas Day, Swaminathan Subramanian, Chief Operating Officer, SMFG India Credit, stated, “At SMFG India Credit, we remain steadfast in our commitment to rural development and our mission to champion robust social initiatives. As a leading credit provider, we aspire to harness the ‘Social’ aspect of ESG through our community outreach activities, inclusive programs, and a diverse workforce working in unison. With this in mind, Pashu Vikas Day is specifically designed to address the unique healthcare needs of cattle and their owners in rural areas. The event powers the aspirations of cattle owners and focuses on enhancing livestock productivity, subsequently elevating household incomes.  Our focus will be to sustainably extend support to the underserved, facilitating empowerment and upliftment of not only our customers but also the community at large.”

Pashu Vikas Day exemplifies the company’s unwavering dedication to creating positive change and fostering sustainable practices in the dairy farming sector. This year, the company has set a new record with the World Records Union for the largest single-day cattle care camps held across the country. In the past few editions, PVD was featured in the 2015 Limca Book of Records for the Largest Single Day Cattle Care Camp organized across India, in 2018 as the World’s Largest Single Day Cattle Care Camp by Best of India Records, and in 2019 as the Largest Cattle Care Camp by World Books of Records.

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NEW DELHI: CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction solutions, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of its brand, New Holland in India. Since its inception, the brand has been at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge technological advancements to the country’s agricultural sector. It has pioneered the baling technique for crop residue and is a market leader in the segment.

As part of the celebrations, the company showcased its wide range of farm equipment at its Greater Noida manufacturing plant, including tractors, combine harvesters, and balers. CNH also presented its local R&D capability by demonstrating precision technology, including telematics and software apps, developed and integrated across product segments by the India Technology Center.

Narinder Mittal, Country Manager & Managing Director of CNH India & SAARC said “As we commemorate 25 years of New Holland’s journey in India, we take pride in our commitment to delivering not only cutting-edge technology and superior products, but also in our unwavering dedication to supporting hardworking farmers – the backbone of our nation. We look forward to the next chapter with a renewed promise to bring forth innovation, quality, and service that not only empower our farmers but also contribute to the growth of the Indian economy and communities.“

The Greater Noida manufacturing facility is one of the most advanced tractor manufacturing facilities in India, with an annual production capacity of over 60,000 machines. The plant operates according to the company’s CNH Business System which drives greater accountability, agility, efficiency, and safety, and is aligned with the country’s Make-in-India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, delivering over two decades of continuous production for both domestic and export markets. Recently, it achieved the impressive production milestone of over 6.7 Lakh tractors.

CNH India remains committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. With a firm focus on reducing its carbon footprint, the plant has made significant strides, reducing approximately 26,000 tons of CO2 emissions over the past decade. Embracing renewable energy sources, solar panels installed at the Greater Noida plant provide some 25% of the facilities’ energy requirements. Furthermore, the facility has adopted the Miyawaki Project Methodology, planting over 10,000 trees of 30 different species covering 3,000 square meters.

CNH India serves the country through its Case IH, New Holland, and CASE Construction Equipment brands, delivering on the promise to provide world-class products of engineering excellence. The company has a robust network of 470+ dealers and over 1,000 touchpoints in India, demonstrating its strong and trusted presence.

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The initiative will be implemented in partnership with Apollo Agriculture Limited, a leading agriculture company in Kenya, to sell fertilizers through a part of its network. Most smallholder farmers in Kenya buy fertilizers through informal credit, microfinance institutions, and commercial channels. The project will support Apollo Agriculture Limited to sell fertilizer through a part of its network, thereby improving access to fertilizers for beneficiaries.

The project is expected to improve farming productivity by facilitating access to fertilizers for beneficiaries, thereby boosting farmer income and Kenya’s food security. The Fertilizer Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management project will improve farming productivity by facilitating access to fertilizers for beneficiaries, thereby boosting farmer income and Kenya’s food security.

“The Fertilizer Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management project will improve farming productivity by facilitating access to fertilizers for beneficiaries,” said Marie Claire Kalihangabo, Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Coordinator. The project will stimulate the private sector’s fertilizer financing in Kenya, improving food production and the Bank’s Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation.

The fertilizer market’s leading players include importers, blenders, and the Kenyan government, which runs a fertilizer subsidy program. The project will support the distribution of over 7,000 tonnes of fertilizers to smallholder farmers in Kenya, who are the main beneficiaries of the fertilizer subsidy program. The project is expected to increase food production, income, and job creation for Kenyan farmers.

Benjamin Njenga, co-founder of Apollo Agriculture Limited, said: “Apollo Agriculture is pleased to establish a partnership with the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism to support small-scale farmers, thereby boosting farmer income and Kenya’s food security.”

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved the Fertilizer Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management project because it will stimulate the private sector’s fertilizer financing in Kenya, improving food production and the Bank’s Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya, who are the backbone of the country’s agriculture sector.

In conclusion, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism’s commitment of over $2 million to support the distribution of fertilizers to smallholder farmers in Kenya is a significant step towards improving food production, income, and job creation for Kenyan farmers. The project, which will run between 2024 and 2026, is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya, who are the backbone of the country’s agriculture sector.

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