Since 1998, India has been the world's leading producer and consumer of dairy products, with a steady increase in the availability of milk and milk products. Dairy activities are an important part of the rural Indian economy, providing both employment and income. India also has the world's largest bovine population. However, when compared to other major dairy producers, milk production per animal is significantly lower.
Furthermore, nearly all of India's dairy produce is consumed domestically, with the majority of it sold as fluid milk. As a result, the Indian dairy industry has enormous potential for value addition and over-all development. This is due to lack of information towards better feeding habits which results in utilization of inferior feeds adversely affecting the production of quality milk. Many farmers are unable to adopt new technologies.
Perfectly understanding the current market situation, Foragen Seeds is a futuristic fodder seed and seed technology company established with the sole aim of producing the best forage genetics available in the world and distribute it to the Indian dairy farmers. Foragen believes that a good quality fodder can aid farmers not only in increasing their animal milk production, but also bring numerous health benefits; thus leading to farm profitability. Foragen Seeds is also the only
company in India having a Forage crop focused R&D facility recognized by DSIR, Government of India.
“We have studied farmer requirements and have delved into much in-depth research across different states to understand the diverse requirements of farmers in varied climatic conditions. Foragen has developed 20 different fodder hybrids and varieties to meet the different farmer requirements. Today, we are happy to share that we have reached almost 16 states and two million farmers in just a span of three years since the company was launched. Also, our field team is one of the best technical teams helping farmers towards profitability by increasing efficiency and productivity,” says Prabhakar Babu.
Strictly Maintaining Quality Standards
As any company’s success depends on quality and the performance of the products, Foragen has strengthened its approach towards seed production across every quality parameter. Even though seed production is carried out in farmer’s fields, the quality team led by MD of the company Anil Kumar Reddy conducts regular visits to offer timely guidance for facilitating better remuneration to farmers. Also, Foragen has state-of-the-art seed processing plants which are completely powered through solar power. The company believes in hygienic and sustainable packaging to ensure only the best goes out to the market.
We have reached almost 16 states and two million farmers in just a span of three years since the company was launched
“Future is very bright for Foragen with a new series of products in the pipeline. We are a techno commercial company having both strong products and technically-adept team to make every customer satisfied. We conduct training twice a year for our teams and business partners to help them stay abreast of new technologies in fodders, animal nutrition and milk production. We also encourage our team members to interact with veterinary nutritionists every month to update their knowledge on animal science and nutrition,” concludes Prabhakar.
Forage Seeds is the brainchild of Prabhakar Babu and Anil Kumar Reddy who brings unparalleled experience of more than two decades in the field of agricultural input. Prabhakar gathered the needed information from around the world to help Indian farmers in the best possible way. Management’s vision behind establishing this company was to not only to sell products, but to make a strategic network of dairy farms and standardize the dairy industry through best feed solutions.
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