Redefining Farming

With the depleting reserve of agricultural land, urban farming has given a ray of hope. Using techniques such as Hydroponics and more, the sector is redefining the way farming can be done. Given its rising importance and adoption, we have covered this sector exclusively in this special issue. The cover story of this issue features Ecoponic Agri Tech (EAT) which is invested in creating a sustainable and a healthier society. The startup offers freshly harvested agricultural products throughout the belt of Kolkata. Its commercial size indoor-vertical hydroponic farm gives it a higher yield per square foot compared to traditional agriculture. The startup has been able to target modern trade, online/offline retail, hotels, restaurants, cafes for distribution along with door-to-door delivery. Also featuring in this issue is Nutrifresh which is a Pune based startup that has been taking giant strides in the Hydroponic domain. With a farming facility spread across 10 Acres, the startup is today India’s largest Hydroponic producer. It is also the only ISO, FSSAI, APEDA and HACCP-certified player in this new hydroponic market of India. The issue also covers Seedle Farms which follows hydroponic approach towards farming, enabling 100% pesticide/fungicide free produce to be grown using non-genetically modified seeds, with a 24/7 closely monitored environment in which the crops are grown. In addition, the issue also acquaints you with the other top startups in this sector.

After studying this market landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the Top 10 startups that have excelled in this domain with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.  

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