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.
2018-2023: Expanding FarmERP’s Capabilities: Advanced Features and Recognition
- Added modules for livestock management, supply chain logistics, and hydroponics.
- Deployed AI-powered crop detection and satellite imagery for precision farming.
- Integrated FarmERP with enterprise platforms like Sage X3 and Oracle Fusion Cloud.
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 - 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.