Lincoln, NE, USA & Udaipur, Rajasthan, India – March 28, 2025 – Sorghum United Foundation and Celestial Smartech Solutions LLP have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the integration of technology-driven solutions in millet and sorghum farming. This strategic partnership aims to empower farmers, promote sustainable agriculture, and drive digital innovations in the sector.
The MoU was signed with a shared commitment to enhancing farm productivity, optimizing resource utilization, and improving market access for smallholder farmers. By combining Sorghum United’s expertise in agricultural advocacy and farmer empowerment with Celestial Smartech’s precision agriculture technology through its digital platform, Kisan Vajra, the partnership seeks to make a meaningful impact on global millet and sorghum cultivation.
Objectives of the Partnership
The collaboration between Sorghum United and Celestial Smartech will focus on:
- Promoting the adoption of precision agriculture solutions to enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
- Leveraging satellite-based monitoring, data-driven insights, and climate-smart farming practices to optimize soil health management.
- Providing farmers with real-time advisories, weather updates, and pest and disease forewarnings to improve decision-making and reduce input costs.
- Developing and refining digital tools tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers for effective crop management.
- Conducting workshops, training programs, and awareness campaigns to educate farmers and stakeholders on technology integration in agriculture.
- Strengthening market linkages and advocating for policy support to advance digital innovations in the sector.
- Executing pilot projects to validate and scale technology solutions, establishing a sustainable revenue-based agricultural model.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the agreement, Sorghum United Foundation will:
- Facilitate the adoption of sustainable millet and sorghum farming practices through training and policy advocacy.
- Engage with government bodies, research institutions, and industry stakeholders to promote technology-driven farming solutions.
- Assist farmers in accessing markets, agribusiness networks, and securing better price realization for their produce.
- Support climate-smart agricultural practices that enhance food security and farmer incomes.
Meanwhile, Celestial Smartech Solutions LLP will:
- Provide access to its Kisan Vajra platform, offering precision agriculture technologies and data insights.
- Deliver real-time soil health assessments and customized fertilizer recommendations to improve soil fertility.
- Offer weather updates, pest and disease alerts, and forewarnings, particularly in drought-prone regions.
- Conduct training sessions, on-field demonstrations, and workshops to help farmers adopt technology-based farming practices effectively.
- Develop revenue-generating models to enhance millet and sorghum farming’s economic viability.
Quote from Celestial Smartech Solutions LLP:
“We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Sorghum United Foundation. By leveraging technology, we can empower farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to improve productivity, sustainability, and market access. This MoU marks a significant step towards transforming millet and sorghum farming on a global scale.”
Quote from Sorghum United Foundation:
“Our collaboration with Celestial Smartech will bring cutting-edge digital solutions to millet and sorghum farmers, ensuring they are better equipped to handle climate challenges and maximize their yields. We look forward to working together to drive meaningful change in the agricultural sector.”
This partnership represents a critical step toward integrating technology in traditional farming methods, helping smallholder farmers thrive in an increasingly digital world. Both organizations are eager to implement the agreed-upon initiatives and create a lasting positive impact on global agriculture.
Sorghum United Foundation 2500 West Cardwell Road, Lincoln, NE 68523, USA Email: monique@sorghumunited.com
Celestial Smartech Solutions LLP The Orbit Champa Bagh, 102, G-3, Saraswati Marg, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Email: contact@kisanvajra.com
About Sorghum United Foundation
Sorghum United Foundation is dedicated to promoting and developing millet and sorghum farming through research, advocacy, and farmer empowerment. The organization works with policymakers, researchers, and agricultural communities to support sustainable farming practices and enhance food security.
About Celestial Smartech Solutions LLP
Celestial Smartech Solutions LLP is an agritech company specializing in precision agriculture. Through its digital platform, Kisan Vajra, the company provides innovative solutions for soil health management, resource optimization, and market linkage, helping farmers increase productivity and sustainability.
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