Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF) | Empowering Rural Youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs

Empowering rural youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs across India.

The mission of the organization is to strengthen smallholder farming and food systems by catalyzing market development and delivery of innovations while building capacity across the public and private sectors.

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About Us

Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation

The Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), established in 2019, is dedicated to transforming India’s agricultural landscape by empowering smallholder farmers and fostering sustainable practices. As a joint initiative by Syngenta Foundation India, Tata Trusts, and IDH, AEGF aims to create a robust ecosystem where small and marginal farmers can thrive through increased access to essential resources like quality seeds, agronomic knowledge, credit, and market linkages. AEGF’s unique Agri Entrepreneur (AE) model equips rural youth with the skills to become self-sustaining entrepreneurs, providing crucial services at the grassroots level.

Farmers <br /> Benefitted

AEs <br /> Trained

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Female AEs <br /> Trained

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Women <br /> Farmers

Our Program

AE Programme Strategy

The Agri-Entrepreneurship model nurtures entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector with the objective of addressing significant issues affecting the industry. This model seeks to enhance productivity, create economic opportunities, and drive sustainable development in rural communities.

Gender Equality

Market Access

Innovation and Technology Adoption

Climate Smart Agriculture

Sustainability

Incubation and Mentorship Support

Economic Empowerment

Capacity Building

Technology Dissemination

Youth Engagement

Access to Finance

Market Linkages

Project Highlights

Our Projects

Creation of 1850 Agri Entrepreneurs to support 92,000 Small Holder Farmers

AEGF in association with Axis Bank Foundation aims to develop a cadre of Agri-Entrepreneurs (AEs) to support 92,000 smallholder farmers in Maharashtra, enhancing their access to markets and financial services. The project addresses challenges like declining landholdings and access to credit, equipping AEs to drive sustainable agriculture and economic growth in rural areas.

Supported by axis bank foundation

Promoting farm mechanization through AE Model

This project aims to comprehensively analyze the agricultural practices, socio-economic conditions, and developmental needs by identifying key challenges and opportunities and propose sustainable solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, improve socio-economic conditions, and support overall regional development.

Supported by DCM Shriram

Crop Diversification in Madhya Pradesh

This project aims to comprehensively analyze agricultural practices, socio-economic conditions, and developmental needs by identifying key challenges and opportunities. The initiative proposes sustainable solutions that enhance crop value through the cultivation of diverse crops such as chillies, sericulture, and Ashwagandha.

Supported by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh

Creation of 50 AEs in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

The project focuses on training AEs in diverse business archetypes such as organic manure, crop advisory, and farm mechanization, contributing to improved agricultural productivity and income.

Supported by Parachute Kalpavriksha

Promoting AWD and DSR in ODISHA

This project is tailored to address the reduction in GHGs emission, critical need for water conservation and labor efficiency in rice cultivation, utilizing sustainable farming techniques that maintain yield while reducing resource usage.

Supported by MITTILABS

Technology promotion through Agri Entrepreneurs

The project introduced innovative technologies across various agroclimatic zones, undergoing rigorous evaluation to ensure suitability for smallholder farmers. This initiative aims to screen and validate the technologies suitable for smallholder farmers and strengthen market access of the validated technology.

Supported by Evergreen Innovation Platform

Agri Entrepreneurship Program