ARTICLE 3 #India Agri News

“This strategic partnership marks a significant step toward enabling data-driven policymaking, strengthening food security, and empowering smallholder farmers with near real-time insights into crop health, weather variability, and sustainable practices,” said Dhruva Rajan, Chief Revenue Officer at SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd.KALRO, Kenya’s leading institution for agricultural research, views the partnership as part of its broader mission to modernize agriculture through technology. “Our partnership with SatSure aligns with our vision of integrating technology into agricultural research and extension services,” said Salim Kinyimu, ICT Director at KALRO. “By harnessing satellite-based analytics, we can better understand climate impacts, optimize resource utilization, and empower farmers with precise, timely information.”

The Centre has allocated 10 lakh tonnes (lt) —5 lt wheat and rice each —to cooperative organizations such as National Agricultural Cooperative Federation of India Ltd (Nafed) and National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) for further retail sale directly to consumers under “Bharat” brand, which may help resume sales of these essential items at cheaper than market prices.