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FMC introduces drone spray services for farmers in India

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FMC introduces drone spray services

Telugu Super News,India, Feruary 17,2023: FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, today announced that it has launched drone spray services for farmers in India.

Approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the government body responsible for the regulation of air transport services in India, the drone service is expected to improve farm productivity while reducing the need for manual labour. FMC’s drone spray service can be accessed through the FMC India farmer app, which supports seven regional Indian languages. The service is currently available in Andhra Pradesh and will be available in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by month-end.

Mr. Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India said, “As technology continues to evolve in the agriculture sector, drones are expected to constitute 2 per cent of the total agricultural machinery spend in the country by the end of year 2030. In this pilot phase, FMC will leverage our deep global knowledge and expertise in drone application for the benefit of the Indian farming community. We plan to maximize our reach among Indian farmers in the selected states during the first three months, and thereafter extend the services to farmers across the country before the next Kharif season commences.”

Agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) allows more control over spray uniformity and coverage, as well as improves the precision with which crop protection products like FMC’s premium and farmer-trusted brands Coragen® insecticide and Benevia® insecticide are applied. Each spray drone is capable of treating 3-4 acres in 15-20 minutes, making the spraying job easier and faster. Using UAVs will also protect farmers from environmental risks like heat stroke.

Mr. Annavarapu added, “Our efforts have always been directed toward providing innovative solutions to farmers so they can increase yields in a sustainable manner. We will provide access to drone technology, training, and financing to promote rural entrepreneurship. Additionally, government focus on modernizing agriculture with technology, while developing requisite skills like drone operations, will ensure widespread uptake of precision agriculture. Indian agriculture is on the cusp of change, and we believe drone services will play a crucial part in transforming agricultural practices. We take pride in being one of the pioneers of this service to the Indian farming community.”

The FMC Farmer App can be downloaded from both iOS AppStore and Android Play Store.

HDFC Bank signs MoU with LEAF to support farmers

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Telugu super news,India 2022: HDFC Bank today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF), an integrated full-stack ag-tech solutions provider, to support and engage more deeply with the farming community. The Bank will extend its specialised services and facilities to farmers, agri-producers, agri-preneurs and other rural communities. 

With the MoU, HDFC Bank will work together with LEAF Farmers Network (LFN) in the operational areas under LEAF; primarily Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. This agreement is signed to expand the financial accessibility and inclusivity of farmers and the scope of the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) ecosystem. Over 4 Lakh farmers across the three states are expected to benefit from this association.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Anil Bhavnani, Sr Executive Vice President, and Head Rural Banking, RBB, HDFC Bank and, Mr. Palat Vijayaraghavan, Founder & CEO, Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF), in the presence of Ms. Vandita Shively, Go-To-Market Strategy, Lead, HDFC Bank.

LEAF has also partnered with Mastercard to launch LFN (LEAF Farmers Network). This partnership will transform the lives of Indian farmers by leveraging technology aided by human intervention to solve multiple challenges of transparency in India’s rural ecosystem. HDFC Bank will also leverage on this relationship by getting into an agreement with LEAF.

HDFC Bank

“Our partnership with LEAF will create great outcomes. It will improve and provide financial access and inclusion to the entire rural ecosystem, drive impact and create shared success”, said Mr. Anil Bhavnani, Sr Executive Vice President, and Head Rural Banking, RBB, HDFC Bank.

“Our mission at LEAF is to bring about positive impact to millions of marginalized, small land-hold farmers in India. Majority of our LEAF Farmers Network (LFN) are pre-dominantly located in the interior rural belts where there is abundance of fertile farming lands. HDFC Bank is one of the largest banking institutions in the country and their growing presence in the rural and semi urban belts makes them the perfect player to partner with. We are thrilled to partner with HDFC Bank in our joint effort of promoting the upliftment of the rural economy”, said Mr. Palat Vijayaraghavan, Founder & CEO, Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF).