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April 2025 Issue
Message from Executive Director – SFI
As we close the financial year and step into a new phase of growth as an independent entity, I take great pride in reflecting on the collective strides we've made in transforming agriculture and empowering small and marginal farmers across India. March has been a...
Message from Chief Executive Officer – AEGF
It has been a remarkable and purpose-driven year for us—marked by expansion, innovation, and deepening impact. From strengthening project footprints and nurturing agri-entrepreneurs, to empowering women and youth, we’ve continued to unlock new value chains and deliver...
Women’s Day
Celebrating Women’s Day: Honoring Rural Changemakers This International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate the resilient women Agri-Entrepreneurs who are transforming rural India—one field, one service, one solution at a time. With support from AEGF & SFI,...
Annual Synergy 2025: Celebrating Collaboration and Impact
Syngenta Foundation India (SFI) and Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF) marked another successful year of collaborative impact at the Annual Synergy event, held on March 17 &18, 2025. This signature event showcased the milestones achieved through dedicated...
Launch of the ‘Bharat-Banker’ Program by VAMNICOM and Syngenta Foundation India
In alignment with the Government of India’s focus on strengthening the rural cooperative ecosystem and enhancing employment opportunities in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management...
Empowering Women Through Agri-Entrepreneurship
AE-Jeevika Program, Bihar The Bihar AE-Jeevika program, a collaboration with Gates Foundation, aimed to create 5,000 agri-entrepreneurs, with a special focus on women-led enterprises. Over time, it has grown into one of the largest community-driven agricultural...
EDF-CSA Field Visit: Dr. Eric Davidson’s Interaction with Farmers in Ahmednagar
On March 8th and 9th, Dr. Eric Davidson, Professor at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science, along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) team, went for a two-day field visit to Rahata and Shrirampur blocks in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra under...
Empowering Rural Youth Through Agribusiness Skilling
The IRise program, supported by Syngenta, is a high-impact rural youth empowerment initiative designed to re-energize agriculture by equipping young individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to thrive in India’s agribusiness sector. Based on a robust...
Investing in the Next Generation of Agri-Entrepreneurs
A collaborative project under SBIF Leap program for Income enhancement of smallholder farmers through Agri-entrepreneurship, the program has completed one year of implementation on field. The program focuses on enhancing smallholder farmer incomes by fostering local...
Krishi Udyam Pariyojana: Strengthening Rural Micro-Economies
As part of its CSR efforts, DCM Shriram’s Krishi Udyam Pariyojana supports the creation of a robust Agri-Entrepreneurship ecosystem. Implemented in 8 blocks, the program nurtures rural youth to offer mechanization services, agri-inputs, and access to government...
Turning Waste Into Wealth
Biochar Project, Maharashtra Launched in February 2025 in collaboration with Varaha, the Biochar project is a forward-looking intervention promoting carbon sequestration, soil rejuvenation, and sustainable waste management. Implemented across Jalna,...
Expanding Crop Potential and Market Reach
(Supported by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh) The Crop Diversification Project supports farmers in shifting from traditional crops to high-value alternatives such as Ashwagandha, Sericulture, Mustard, and Safflower, aiming at the enhancement of farmers’ income. The...
Building Bridges Between Farmers and Markets
March 2025 witnessed significant traction across service archetypes, ranging from agri-inputs and digital banking to market linkage and animal husbandry. With 3,979 active AEs catering to over 3.75 lakh farmers, the project reported a total monthly transaction value of ₹398.3 crores, contributing to an impressive ₹5,515+ crores for FY 2024–25. Services like market linkage, agri-inputs, digital banking, and nursery units were the highest contributors in terms of farmer reach and financial turnover.