ADM, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, has announced a new partnership with international non-profit TechnoServe to advance regenerative agriculture adoption among 15,000 new soyabean farmers in Maharashtra, as part of its ‘Farm Forward Initiative’. This initiative is ADM’s global platform dedicated to building farmer resilience and advancing sustainable agricultural practices.
Funded by a $500,000 investment from ADM Cares, the company’s corporate social investment programme, the 18-month local initiative will be rolled out in Latur, Dharashiv, Beed, and Nanded districts of Maharashtra.
The programme will focus on improving soil health, capacitating farmer producer organisations (FPOs) into focal points of support on regenerative agriculture best practices, and expanding access to digital advisory tools and government support that enable improved climate resilience and livelihoods.
Tailored recommendations
A media statement said the partnership was formalised through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with the programme set to kick off in May 2026, under which ADM provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight, while TechnoServe leads on-the-ground implementation.
The programme will begin with a detailed scoping phase to assess soil health and water conditions, leveraging existing government-led technology solutions. These assessments will provide farmers tailored agronomic recommendations to support more informed decision-making.
Building on this foundation, approximately 200 demonstration plots will be established across programme villages over two cropping seasons. Through these plots, farmers will be able to observe and adopt practices that improve soil health, water conservation and long-term productivity.
To sustain impact beyond the programme, the partnership will also establish eight FPO hubs that can provide continued support to farmers in strengthening their climate resilience.
Quoting Amrendra Mishra, Managing Director of Ag Services and Oilseeds and Country Manager India, ADM, the statement said: “At ADM, we believe that sustainable supply chains start with resilient farming communities. In partnership with TechnoServe, we are executing ADM’s Asia Pacific flagship programme for 2026 under the global Farm Forward initiative, combining our expertise, partnerships, and on-the-ground experience to support farmers in strengthening climate resilience, improving soil health, enhancing livelihoods through targeted training and technology-enabled solutions, and expanded access to markets and resources.”
Joydeep Dutt, Country Director-India, TechnoServe, said: “At TechnoServe, we believe that lasting agricultural transformation begins with empowering smallholder farmers at the centre of our agri-food systems. In partnership with ADM, we are bringing together our on-the-ground expertise, deep community relationships, and proven approaches to empower smallholder soyabean farmers across Maharashtra to strengthen climate resilience, adopt regenerative practices, and build more sustainable livelihoods, contributing to an agricultural sector that works better for people and the planet.”
Published on May 28, 2026