Two Decades of Agricultural Innovation Leading the Digital Revolution
Since 2001, visionary first-generation entrepreneurs Sanjay Borkar and Santosh Shinde have led Shivrai Technologies in revolutionizing agriculture with advanced IT solutions. At a time when the digital divide posed major challenges, their unwavering commitment drove groundbreaking innovations that transformed the industry.
Our Story Throughout The Ages
Building the Foundation for a Digital Agriculture Revolution
2001-2002: Early Breakthroughs in Multilingual Agri-Tech Content
- Developed India’s first multilingual multimedia content for farmers in collaboration with government agencies and grower associations, laying the groundwork for agricultural digitization.
- Initiated the Parivartan Network Project (2002-2006), a pioneering ICT-enabled agri-community platform empowering farmers through multilingual tools, supported by 40 institutions.
2003-2004: Innovating Farm Management: Early Adoption of FarmERP® Tools
- Created the prototype of Farm Management Software (FMS) and launched multimedia agribusiness titles, benefiting over 5,000 progressive farmers.
- Delivered web-based agricultural content through partnerships with universities and grower associations, enhancing the adoption of best practices.
2005-2006: Global Accolades for Our Groundbreaking Agricultural Solutions
- Nominated for the UN World Summit Award for the ‘C-GAP Learning Kit for Farmers.’
- Launched the beta version of FMS for small growers, receiving strong industry validation.
2007-2008: Redefining Farm Management with FarmERP's Advanced Capabilities
- FMS was rebranded as FarmERP®, evolving into a multiuser, client-server application. This marked the beginning of its journey as a comprehensive agriculture ERP platform.
2011-2012: Leading the Global Agri-Tech Frontier with FarmERP®
- Deployed FarmERP® in Oman, managing a 1,400-acre vegetable farm.
- Partnered with CottonConnect UK to create a traceability platform for 50,000 cotton growers.
- Recognized as one of India’s Top 30 High-Impact Tech Startups in the Tech30 Report.
2012-2015: Pushing Boundaries: Smart Agriculture and System Integrations
- Implemented FarmERP® for projects across Thailand, Turkey, and Zambia, including World Bank-funded agroforestry initiatives.
- Integrated IoT, weather stations, and automatic irrigation systems are at FarmERP’s core.
2017-2018: Empowering the Next Generation of Farmers with Smart Agriculture Solutions
- Launched cutting-edge offerings like the Internet of Agricultural Things (IoAT) and FarmGyan®, a customized intelligent advisory system.
- FarmERP® 2017 became the preferred global smart agriculture ERP platform.
2018-2019: Expanding Footprint & Enhancing Capabilities
- FarmERP® introduced advanced modules for Livestock Management, Traceability, and Point-of-Sale (POS), enhancing its end-to-end agribusiness solutions. The FarmERP® Mobile App was upgraded with geo-tagging and user tracking, enabling greater precision and accountability in field operations.
- Managed 4,000 acres in the USA and 7,000 hectares in Iran, showcasing FarmERP’s scalability across diverse agricultural landscapes.
2019-2020: Breakthrough Innovation & Global Partnerships
- FarmERP® made a strong presence at Fruit Logistica, a premier global agritech event, and launched Reboot2020, a major product update featuring:
- Multilingual capabilities for diverse agricultural regions
- E-Marketplace for seamless farm produce trading
- Multi-currency transactions to support global agribusinesses
- Integrated accounting for contract farming
- FarmERP® successfully deployed projects in Vietnam and Ukraine, implementing its platform in Vietnamese and Russian languages.
- Partnered with leading agribusinesses across India, Qatar, Nicaragua, and Panama, reinforcing its position as a trusted digital transformation partner.
2020-2021: AI, Satellite Tech & Farmizo Innovations
- FarmERP® launched Reboot 2021, introducing AI-driven crop detection, quality assurance, and satellite-based imagery to enhance farm monitoring:
- AI & Satellite Technology: Precision farming with vegetation analysis, soil moisture tracking, and micronutrient stress mapping.
- Farmizo Ecosystem: Introduced Farmizo Fresh (farm-to-market solutions) and Farmizo Khata (a digital farm accounting app) in collaboration with major banking institutions like State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and ICICI Lombard.
- Expanded into UAE, France, India, and South Africa, supporting large-scale agribusinesses.
2021-2022: Advancing Agri-Tech with AI & Automation
- FarmERP® onboarded Vegpro and launched new AI-powered and automation-driven solutions:
- Face recognition-based labor attendance & tracking
- AI Chatbot for farm advisory
- F-QR codes for instant data access
- Hydroponics management module
- Migrated to Flutter for seamless use on Android and iOS.
- Finalist at AEGIS Graham Bell Awards and Asia Agritech Challenge 2020.
- Expanded into Nigeria, Jordan, Ivory Coast (Banana Traceability Project), and Belize, further cementing FarmERP’s global leadership.
2022-2023: Elevating Agri-Supply Chain & Enterprise Integration
- FarmERP® strengthened its offerings with end-to-end supply chain management via mobile app and new modules for:
- Logistics & Fleet Management for agribusinesses
- Honey & Poultry Farming Operations
- Seed Lot Management & Traceability
- Seamless connectivity with Sage X3 & Oracle Fusion Cloud
- Partnered with Prairie View A&M University, Texas, USA to drive research-based agritech innovations.
2023-2024: A New Era of Innovation & Global Recognition
- FarmERP® unveiled its R24 Update, a major product revamp bringing next-gen capabilities to agribusinesses.
- Awards & Recognition:
- IDEA Award – Best in AgTech (India)
- Agrinext Award – Digital Agriculture Transformation (Dubai)
- Middle East Technology Excellence Award (UAE)
- Global Presence:
- Strategic partnership with Sieyaj Tech (Saudi Arabia)
- Showcased at the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition
- Invited Speaker at Future Food Asia Conference (Singapore) & Times Now Conference on GSA SDG Agriculture
- FarmERP’s continued innovation and global expansion reinforce its mission to transform agriculture through data-driven intelligence, AI-powered insights, and end-to-end farm management solutions.
2023-2024: The Next Chapter of FarmERP®: Innovating Agriculture for Tomorrow
- Released the R24 update, featuring significant product revamps and enhancements.
- Secured multiple industry awards and showcased innovations at global agri-tech forums, including the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition and Future Food Asia Conference.
2001 - 2002
2003 - 2004
2005 - 2006
2007 - 2008
2011 - 2012
2012 - 2015
2017 - 2018
2018 - 2019
2019 - 2020
2020 - 2021
2021 - 2022
2022 - 2023
2023 - 2024
2001-2002: Early Breakthroughs in Multilingual Agri-Tech Content
- Developed India’s first multilingual multimedia content for farmers in collaboration with government agencies and grower associations, laying the groundwork for agricultural digitization.
- Initiated the Parivartan Network Project (2002-2006), a pioneering ICT-enabled agri-community platform empowering farmers through multilingual tools, supported by 40 institutions.
2003-2004: Innovating Farm Management: Early Adoption of FarmERP Tools
- Created the prototype of Farm Management Software (FMS) and launched multimedia agribusiness titles, benefiting over 5,000 progressive farmers.
- Delivered web-based agricultural content through partnerships with universities and grower associations, enhancing the adoption of best practices.
2005-2006: Global Accolades for Our Groundbreaking Agricultural Solutions
- Nominated for the UN World Summit Award for the ‘C-GAP Learning Kit for Farmers.’
- Launched the beta version of FMS for small growers, receiving strong industry validation.
2007-2008: Redefining Farm Management with FarmERP's Advanced Capabilities
FMS was rebranded as FarmERP, evolving into a multiuser, client-server application. This marked the beginning of its journey as a comprehensive agriculture ERP platform.
2011-2012: Leading the Global Agri-Tech Frontier with FarmERP
- Deployed FarmERP in Oman, managing a 1,400-acre vegetable farm.
- Partnered with CottonConnect UK to create a traceability platform for 50,000 cotton growers.
- Recognized as one of India’s Top 30 High-Impact Tech Startups in the Tech30 Report.