New Delhi, Delhi, 3rd of July, 2026 : UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited (UPL SAS), a leading provider of sustainable agriculture solutions, and Indian Potash Limited (IPL), one of India’s largest fertilizer importers, suppliers, and distributors and a major player in the sugar sector, have entered into a three-year collaboration agreement to enhance sugarcane productivity, sustainability, and farmer prosperity in the catchment area of IPL’s Kodinar Sugar Mill in Gujarat.
The partnership aims to implement regenerative agriculture practices, advanced agronomy, crop protection, nutrition management, digitalization, and farmer capacity-building initiatives across approximately 2,000 acres of sugarcane cultivation. The program is expected to improve sugarcane yields by a minimum of 15 percent, while supporting resource efficiency, profitability, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
Under the agreement, UPL SAS will deploy a dedicated Program Officer to lead field-level implementation and farmer engagement activities. The initiative will focus on optimizing key agricultural resources including seed, soil, water, fertilizer use, and crop residue management while promoting sustainable crop protection and nutrition solutions tailored to local conditions.
A key component of the collaboration will be the digital transformation of farmer services through the nurture.farm platform, enabling farmer onboarding, geofencing, monitoring of interventions, and impact documentation. The program will also utilize digital communication channels such as WhatsApp and YouTube to accelerate knowledge dissemination and farmer adoption of innovative technologies.
The collaboration is expected to deliver multiple benefits for stakeholders across the sugar value chain:
- Improved sugarcane productivity and cane availability for IPL’s Kodinar Sugar Mill.
- Enhanced crushing capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
- Increased farmer income through adoption of Good Agronomic Practices and regenerative agriculture.
- Reduction in water, fertilizer, and energy consumption.
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions across the sugarcane value chain.
- Acceleration of sustainability and climate commitments of both Organizations.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. U. S. Teotia, Chief Agricultural Scientist, Indian Potash Limited, Said:
“Indian Potash Limited is committed to supporting farmers through innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions. This partnership with UPL will help strengthen our farmer engagement efforts, improve cane productivity, and contribute to the long-term growth and competitiveness of our Kodinar Sugar operations, The integration of scientific agronomy, digital monitoring, and regenerative farming practices can significantly enhance sugarcane productivity while conserving natural resources. We look forward to creating a model that can be replicated across other sugarcane-growing regions.”
Harshal Sonawane, Head – Sustainability, UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited, added:
“This collaboration reflects UPL’s commitment to building sustainable and resilient agricultural value chains. By combining science-based agronomy, digital tools, regenerative agriculture, and farmer-centric solutions, we aim to create measurable improvements in productivity, profitability, and environmental outcomes for sugarcane farmers.”
The program will involve extensive farmer outreach through one-on-one advisory services, group meetings, training programs, demonstration plots, field days, and harvest events. Both organizations will work closely to drive adoption of recommended Packages of Practices (PoP), monitor progress, and measure impact throughout the project duration.
This collaboration represents a significant step toward creating a more productive, profitable, and sustainable sugarcane ecosystem while supporting India’s agricultural sustainability and climate goals.
About Indian Potash Limited (IPL)
Indian Potash Limited is one of India’s leading fertilizer companies and among the country’s largest importers, suppliers, and distributors of fertilizers. The company also operates in sugar manufacturing, agriculture services, and allied sectors, supporting millions of farmers across India through its extensive agricultural network and expertise.
About UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited (UPL SAS)
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited is a part of UPL Group and focuses on delivering sustainable agriculture solutions that improve farmer profitability while reducing environmental impact. Through regenerative agriculture, digital agriculture platforms, biological solutions, carbon programs, and resource-use efficiency initiatives, UPL SAS works to build resilient and climate-smart agricultural value chains.
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