Maharashtra Startup Revolutionizes Onion Farming
In Maharashtra, India, a series of droughts between 2013 and 2015 led to a significant shift in agricultural practices. Startup Entrepreneurs from Maharashtra, Saurabh Kadam and Prasad Deshmukh, found an opportunity in onion farming, a crop that could grow quickly and was economically viable, especially during the water-scarce periods. This marked the beginning of their journey towards revolutionizing onion farming through mechanization.
Saurabh Kadam, who holds an MTech in Civil Engineering from the Sangli-based Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, decided to switch careers from his construction business to agriculture. Partnering with Prasad Deshmukh, they focused on developing machinery for onion farming. This decision was influenced by the intensive labor r...