DCM Shriram Limited and Bayer CropScience Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance technology and solutions for sustainable agriculture.
By combining their complementary strengths, the companies plan to support productive and sustainable agriculture while creating long-term value for farmers and the wider ecosystem.
Scaling solutions for farmers:
The collaboration is designed to provide comprehensive crop solutions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The companies will explore synergies in offering a wide range of products and services to farmers, ensuring access to cutting-edge technology.
These joint offerings include:
- Seeds and specialty plant nutrition.
- Biologicals and other agri-inputs.
- Advanced digital advisory platforms.
- Driving sustainable agriculture:
The agreement specifically outlines joint efforts to support farmer organizations and initiate focused sustainable agriculture programs. These efforts aim to address environmental challenges facing the sector.
Pilot projects under the MoU will be focused in:
- Improving soil health.
- Boosting carbon sequestration initiatives.
- Implementing integrated crop management techniques.
Simon Wiebusch, CEO, Bayer CropScience Ltd., underscored the need for resilience and value-chain integration in Indian agriculture, noting that the combined expertise will enable them to scale sustainable agriculture solutions rapidly and create lasting positive change.
