Cargill to bring 25,000 acres of maize farms in Davanagere under regenerative agri-programme

US-based food major Cargill on Wednesday said it will bring 25,000 acres of maize farms in Karnatakas Davanagere district under its regenerative agriculture programme and empower 10,000 farmers over the next four years. This programme aims to bring 25,000 acres of farmland under regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices over the next four years, Cargill said in a statement.

US-based food major Cargill on Wednesday said it will bring 25,000 acres of maize farms in Karnataka's Davanagere district under its regenerative agriculture programme and empower 10,000 farmers over the next four years. Cargill, which has partnered with TechnoServe for this initiative called 'Srishti', will train farmers on the use of regenerative agriculture to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and improve water quality and use. ''This programme aims to bring 25,000 acres of farmland under regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices over the next four years,'' Cargill said in a statement. The initiative was announced in the presence of Ronald P Verdnok, Minister Counsel, Office of Agricultural Affairs, US Embassy along with leadership teams of Cargill and TechnoServe.

Over the course of four years, Cargill said the partnership will focus on empowering farmers with knowledge and tools to implement regenerative farming techniques by delivering comprehensive training, resources and sustained support. Additionally, the initiative will address critical challenges such as water conservation, access to finance, and better market linkages, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainable agricultural development, it added. Simon George, president of Cargill India said, ''....why we are starting this program in Davanagere is to create a lasting impact on farmers' livelihoods and their long-term productivity''. Regenerative agriculture is founded on traditional and indigenous soil health practices and integrating them with modern technology and innovation for a more targeted approach.

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