Bayer, the world’s leading life sciences company, has launched the concept of “Forward Farms” for the first time in India to promote sustainable agricultural practices through collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing among farmers.
Bayer ForwardFarm in India, spread over 18 hectares in Panipat, Haryana, will demonstrate innovative farming techniques tailored to the needs of the country’s smallholder farmers, the company said in a statement.
The farm in India integrates the practices of a direct seeded rice (DSR) farming system with innovative weed management, customized agronomic systems, and carbon farming.
Bayer ForwardFarm is a unique concept that combines innovative technologies and sustainable interventions designed specifically for smallholder farmers. Bayer has 29 such farms worldwide.
It also provides advanced techniques to optimize nutrient use and water efficiency and the use of vermicompost to improve soil health, along with IoT technologies for precise monitoring and management of agricultural processes. It also uses irrigation and drone technology.
Under the Forward Farms program, Bayer partners with independent farmers to show how customized solutions, modern tools and practices, proactive management measures and partnerships enable farmers to run successful businesses while providing enough food for a growing world and in a way that preserves the environment.
First published: September 11, 2024 | 19:41 IS
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