ADM Cares-funded programme advancing regenerative agriculture across Maharashtra to strengthen
climate resilience and support sustainable livelihoods
ADM a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today announced a new partnership with international non-profit TechnoServe to advance regenerative agriculture adoption among 15,000 new soybean farmers in Maharashtra, India, as part of its Farm Forward Initiative. This initiative is ADM’s global platform dedicated to building farmer resilience and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Funded by a USD 500,000 investment from ADM Cares, the company’s corporate social investment programme, the 18-month local initiative will be rolled out to four districts in Maharashtra – Latur, Dharashiv, Beed, and Nanded. The programme will focus on improving soil health, capacitating Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) into focal points of support on regenerative agriculture best practices, and expanding access to digital advisory tools and government support that enable improved climate resilience and livelihoods.
To sustain impact beyond the programme, the partnership will also establish eight Farmer-Producer Organisation (FPOs) hubs that can provide continued support to farmers in strengthening their climate resilience. This programme will also promote the integration of digital agriculture solutions with government programmes, including the Maha-Agri Tech project, a Maharashtra state-led initiative designed to empower farmers through precision farming technologies. By leveraging satellite-based insights and drone-enabled applications, farmers gain access to data-driven insights on crop health, pest activity, and field conditions, enabling more timely, informed decisions at the farm level. This supports more targeted and efficient use of inputs such as fertilisers and crop protection products, while connecting farmers to advisory platforms such as the Mahavistar app, for real-time, personalised agriculture advisories. Commenting on the partnership, Amrendra Mishra, Managing Director of Ag Services & Oilseeds and Country Manager India,
ADM, said: “At ADM, we believe that sustainable supply chains start with resilient farming communities. In partnership with TechnoServe, we are executing ADM’s Asia Pacific flagship programme for 2026 under the global Farm Forward initiative, combining our expertise, partnerships, and on-the-ground experience to support farmers in strengthening climate resilience, improving soil health, enhancing livelihoods through targeted training and technology-enabled solutions, and expanded access to markets and resources.”
Joydeep Dutt, Country Director-India, TechnoServe, said: “At TechnoServe, we believe that lasting agricultural transformation begins with empowering smallholder farmers at the centre of our agri-food systems. In partnership with ADM, we are bringing together our on-the-ground expertise, deep community relationships, and proven approaches to empower smallholder soybean farmers across Maharashtra to strengthen climate resilience, adopt regenerative practices, and build more sustainable livelihoods, contributing to an agricultural sector that works better for people and the planet.” Through this partnership,
ADM and TechnoServe aim to establish a scalable model for advancing regenerative agriculture in India, demonstrating how collaboration across the value chain can drive meaningful progress at farm level, while strengthening climate resilience and supporting sustainable livelihoods.
