Case Studies

How do research insights translate into real-world change? This section bridges academic findings with actionable strategies to influence policy and practice.

Prof. Vidya Vemireddy’s research illuminates critical issues such as women’s nutritional empowerment and equitable access to energy in rural India. Her study on diet diversity and structural transformation underscores the need for targeted policies prioritising women’s role in household nutrition and much more.

By focusing on these pressing challenges, these research studies provide a roadmap for policymakers, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change in food security, gender equity, rural development, and more.

Simple Processing-on-Wheels Technology Solutions for Farm Waste Reduction

Innofarms is a young startup focused on reducing food waste through innovative agri-processing solutions. Its key innovation is a low-cost, vehicle-mounted mobile processing unit allowing on-site pulping of fruits without preservatives. This technology enables efficient and aseptic processing, helping farmers reduce waste and increase productivity. However, Innofarms now faces a critical decision on which business line to prioritize.

Whrrl: Facilitating Agricultural Finance through Block-Chain Technology

This case study explores Whrrl, a blockchain-based platform designed to enhance security and efficiency in Warehouse Receipt (WHR) Financing, a crucial mechanism for providing working capital to farmers and traders. It offers insights into the confluence of technology, finance, and policy reforms in reshaping agricultural markets.

Sahyadri Farms: A 21st Century Farmer’s Enterprise

The study explores how Sahyadri Farms effectively linked farmers to international markets, provided access to innovative technologies like blockchain-based crop advisory and weather forecasting, and strengthened the agricultural supply chain through economies of scale

Aggois: Last-Mile Financing for Small-Holder Farmers

This case study examines Aggois, a financial innovation aimed at addressing delayed payments in Minimum Support Price (MSP) transactions, a major challenge Indian farmers face. It highlights structural challenges in farmer financing, the trade-offs in the agricultural credit system, and the potential of innovative financial solutions to improve farmers’ economic stability.

Alternate Pathways for Leveraging Digital Technologies in Agriculture

This case study highlights the importance of technology in transforming Indian agriculture, while acknowledging the barriers to adoption, such as digital literacy and infrastructure gaps. It presents two contrasting approaches to enhancing digital engagement.