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Building Resilient Livelihoods: Better Income Project Empowers Small Tea Growers
The Better Income Project, implemented under the Small Tea Growers’ Sustainability Program (STGSP) in Assam and North Bengal, continues to strengthen the capacity and income of Small Tea Growers (STGs) through sustainable farming, government linkages, and entrepreneursh...
Driving Compliance and Sustainable Practices: The Luxmi Project, Assam
The Luxmi Project, implemented by Syngenta Foundation India (SFI) in partnership with Luxmi Tea Company, continues to strengthen sustainable tea cultivation and compliance practices among Small Tea Growers (STGs) across Dirai and Kenduguri factory units in Dibrugarh, As...
Strengthening Farmer Institutions: NABARD–MP FPO Project
The NABARD–MP FPO Project, implemented by Syngenta Foundation India (SFI), continues to drive institutional growth and market readiness for farmers across Madhya Pradesh. The initiative aims to establish sustainable Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) leveraging the Ag...
Driving Farmer Prosperity through Agri-Entrepreneurship
The SBI Foundation LEAP (Livelihood Enhancement through Agri-Entrepreneurship Program), implemented by Syngenta Foundation India (SFI) in Dhar and Jhabua districts of Madhya Pradesh, continues to strengthen rural livelihoods by nurturing local Agri-Entrepreneurs (AEs) a...
Cultivating Change: Rambhau’s Journey toward Climate-Smart Wheat Farming
Rambhau’s success has inspired many farmers in his village to explore climate-smart agriculture. His example demonstrates that adopting modern practices not only improves productivity but also promotes environmental stewardship. Today, he stands as a role model for smal...
Fun, Laughter, and Team Bonding – Geet Gaata Chal!
To celebrate the spirit of teamwork and togetherness, employees across the organization came together for an energetic and joy-filled session of ‘Geet Gaata Chal’, a fun initiative designed to infuse music, laughter, and collaboration into the workplace.
Independence Day Celebration 2025
Syngenta Foundation India and Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation celebrated Independence Day 2025 virtually with great enthusiasm, an initiative led by the HR team. The celebration began with a warm welcome, followed by the National Anthem and an inspiring Keynote Addr...
Successful Launch of the IRise Program in Uttar Pradesh
A new chapter in youth empowerment unfolded in Aligarh with the launch of the IRise Program, a transformative initiative by Syngenta Foundation India (SFI), in collaboration with Syngenta India and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Designed to nurture the next generation...
NABARD FPO Accelerator Program
On 7th August 2025, Rajlaxmi Agritech Farmer Producer Company Limited in Radde village, Mangalwedha (Solapur) inaugurated its Agri Service Centre under the NABARD FPO Accelerator Program. The event was graced by Shri Samadhan Awtade, MLA, Mangalwedha; Tehsil-level Agri ...
Strengthening Farmer Collectives through AE–FPO Integration
The SBI Foundation LEAP Program continues to build resilient agri-value chains in Madhya Pradesh by enabling Agri-Entrepreneurs to lead Farmer-Producer Companies (FPOs). On 6th August 2025, a one-day Orientation Workshop was held at Dhar for 75 selected AEs and project ...
Driving Sustainable Practices among Small Tea Growers (STGs)
With the support of Luxmi Tea, the project continued to strengthen sustainable tea cultivation across Assam’s Dibrugarh district in July 2025. Through a combination of farmer trainings, chemical compliance drives, plucking demonstrations, and institutional linkages, the...
Promoting Diversified Livelihoods through Sustainable Farming Practices
The Living Income Project, implemented in partnership with AFPRO, continues to drive diversified farming among Small Tea Growers (STGs) across Assam. In July 2025, the project emphasized low-cost agri-business adoption, livestock and poultry health, and market linkages....
Championing Change: Dilip Pohane Leads Cotton Yield Revolution
As a Master Trainer under the EDF Project, Mr. Pohane has championed Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices in his village—adopting ridge & bed planting, drip irrigation, INM with micronutrients, and eco-friendly pest control methods. His efforts have inspired many l...
Strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations for Inclusive Rural Development
The NABARD FPO Accelerator Program in Maharashtra is implemented in partnership with SFI, NABARD, SMART, and BIRD. Through targeted interventions such as strategic business planning, digital enablement, market linkages, and credit facilitation, the program is enabling F...
Driving Inclusive Growth through Agri-Diversification and Institutional Linkages
The Better Income Project continues to transform the livelihoods of Small Tea Growers (STGs) across Assam and North Bengal by facilitating access to government schemes, promoting crop diversification, establishing market linkages, and supporting enterprise development. ...
Expanding Entrepreneurial Capacity Across 13 States through IRise
The IRise program continues to expand its presence across India by empowering rural youth through skill-based training and establishing institutional linkages. In July 2025, the program experienced rapid expansion in training activities, government engagement, and state...
Empowering Sugarcane Farmers through Climate-Smart Solutions
Under the ‘Promotion of CSA Practices through AE Network’ initiative, a Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) demonstration was organized in collaboration with EDF on July 24, 2025, in Mathachiwadi village, Satara district & Warwandi village, Rahuri block.
Enabling Doorstep Banking through Business Correspondents
Business correspondents are service providers who provide banking services where the banking services are located far away from their location. With the support of Bank of India and FINO Payments Bank, the Business Correspondents (BC) initiative is expanding access to d...
Kaun Banega Krishi Champion – Igniting Agri-Intellect Across Teams!
The KBKC (Kaun Banega Krishi Champion) quiz challenge turned up the energy across our teams with an exciting blend of fun, learning, and healthy competition!
Held across multiple locations, this agri-themed quiz tested participants’ knowledge through dynamic rounds th...
Income Enhancement of Smallholder Farmers Through Agri-Entrepreneurship Program
The SBI Foundation LEAP project continues to strengthen rural livelihoods in Madhya Pradesh by promoting sustainable agri-entrepreneurship. July 2025 witnessed significant progress across Dhar and Jhabua districts, with focused efforts on AE incubation, grant facilitati...
Strengthening Climate-Smart Agriculture in Wardha
Under the project, ‘Development of Model Climate Smart Agriculture Village at Wardha District of Maharashtra State’ partnered with NABARD, a PIMC meeting was successfully held at CSAV, Muradgaon, Wardha on 26th June 2025. The meeting was organised with the esteemed pres...
Climate Smart Agriculture Village Project
The 6th Project Implementation and Monitoring Committee (PIMC) meeting under the Climate Smart Agriculture Village (CSAV) initiative was held on 26th June 2025 at CSAV, Muradgaon, Wardha. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including Mr. Sushant Patil, DDM, NA...
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Demonstration & Data in Action
With a vision to foster climate-resilient agriculture through the Agri-Entrepreneur (AE) network, the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) project, in partnership with EDF, continued to drive field-level transformation across Maharashtra in May 2025.
Feathers of Fortune Project
As part of the global Hatching Hope initiative co-created by Heifer International and Cargill, the Feathers of Fortune project, led by Syngenta Foundation India, is transforming rural livelihoods through community-based Poultry Entrepreneurs (PEs) in Madhya Pradesh. The...
From Leaf to Livelihood: Building a Sustainable Tea Ecosystem
This year, the celebration was marked through awareness meetings, community engagement, and storytelling, like that of Dipen Gogoi, an Agri-Entrepreneur from Madhuting Gaon, Dibrugarh, who transformed his tea garden into a thriving organic enterprise.
Advancing Agri-Enterprises and Farmer Outreach
In partnership with The SBI Foundation under their Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP) project, Syngenta Foundation India continues its mission to enhance the income of smallholder farmers through agri-entrepreneurship. April 2025 witnessed a seri...
Driving Climate-Smart Agriculture with Agri-Entrepreneurs
The Syngenta Foundation India, in collaboration with EDF, continues to advance sustainable farming through its ‘Promotion of CSA through Agri-Entrepreneur Network’ initiative. April 2025 was marked by impactful trainings, business launches, and strategic field visits th...
IRise Annual Meet 2025 – A Celebration of Impact, Inspiration, and the Road Ahead
The IRise program, Syngenta Foundation India’s flagship rural youth skill development initiative, reached a remarkable milestone this year—and there was no better way to celebrate than bringing together the passionate team that made it possible. The PAN India IRise Trai...
Technology & Insights – Listening to the Ground, Leading with Innovation
Understanding the evolving needs of farmers is the first step toward meaningful impact. Syngenta Foundation India deepened its commitment to evidence-based action by launching a comprehensive Farmer/AE/FPO Need Assessment Survey across three major states—Maharashtra, Ma...
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 ef...
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 (VAMNIC...
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 ex...
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 the...
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 3E ...
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 ent...
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 schemes,...
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 progr...
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 ...