Smart Agriculture, Better Tomorrow

The aeroponics and hydroponics market in India is at its growth stage due to advancement in technology, changing lifestyle, and a growing concern for sustainable farming. The conventional farming practices are experiencing some challenges including small piece of arable land, water rationing, and climate change, and through these techniques of farming, there are solution for the improvement of food security and increased production of crops. Aeroponics is becoming popular for being resourceful and for yielding high production in a short time and a given space. These methods are especially suitable in urban areas where space is a limiting factor and there is increasing concern about healthy foods of high quality and short food miles. Due to the increasing awareness of such industries, the Indian government as well as private players are coming up with significant efforts to support the development of such industries. Thus, various initiatives and policies to promote urban farming and sustainable agriculture have been developed.

Furthermore, the startups as well as the agricultural technology companies are also putting their stakes into these regions, thus, spurring the innovation and the research and development of new technologies. Institutions such as schools and research facilities are also playing a role in the development of the industry through research and training of farmers and other businessmen. This knowledge dissemination is important in eradicating the high costs and technical hitches that are associated with establishment of aeroponic and hydroponic systems. In addition, the demand for organic and pesticide-free produce is constantly increasing, thus providing stimulus for markets to grow.

In the current issue, we introduce you to the top startups in this sector. In this issue, Industry Outlook has identified the select few companies that have done particularly well in this industry with a high level of attention to detail. We have found that these companies have gone the extra mile in proving their commitment to meet the customer needs in an integrated manner.

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