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SF-based Boomitra to aid India’s sugarcane farmers
By promoting regenerative agriculture and carbon finance, Boomitra aims to build a resilient and sustainable future for India’s sugarcane sector.
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Sugarcane Farming / EID Parry
Boomitra, a pioneering agricultural technology firm, founded by Indian-American Aadith Moorthy, has partnered with EID Parry, one of India's largest integrated sugar producers, to promote regenerative agriculture and carbon finance among sugarcane farmers in India.
The partnership aims to increase soil health, strengthen farmer resilience, and contribute to climate action. Using EID Parry's network of over 150,000 farmers and Boomitra's expertise in carbon programs, the initiative aims to implement sustainable farming techniques and create carbon credits for farmers.
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Water scarcity, soil deterioration, and smallholder farmers' economic fragility are some of the issues facing India's sugarcane business. To address these issues, the partnership focuses on regenerative practices such as organic mulching, decreased tillage, and effective irrigation systems, a release stated.
Boomitra will leverage its AI-powered remote sensing technology, which detects soil carbon levels to enable farmers, with plots as small as one acre, get payment through verified carbon credits and participate in global carbon markets. Most of the revenue from the carbon credits will be returned directly to farmers, helping them reinvest in their land.
“With EID Parry’s deep-rooted expertise in India’s sugarcane farming communities and Boomitra’s innovative technology and carbon project experience, this partnership has the potential to transform agricultural practices and farmer livelihoods across the region,” said Aadith Moorthy, CEO of Boomitra.
EID Parry, a company with a 235-year legacy, has been at the forefront of sustainable farming initiatives. The partnership integrates carbon finance as a tool for long-term farmer resilience and environmental conservation.
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