HyFarm, the agricultural division of HyFun Foods, is revolutionizing potato cultivation in India through its innovative Paathshala initiative, a farm school program designed to empower farmers with modern and sustainable farming techniques.
On September 23, 2025, HyFarm celebrated the graduation of over 30 pilot farmers from this transformative program in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods.
The Paathshala initiative has engaged more than 7,000 farmers across 17 micro-pockets in these two states, blending traditional knowledge with cutting-edge agricultural practices. By focusing on hands-on training in areas such as soil testing, precision irrigation, and optimized harvest techniques, the program has delivered impressive results.
Farmers have reported a cost reduction of 12-15% in their operations, alongside water savings of up to 40%, a critical achievement in regions facing water scarcity. Additionally, the initiative has led to noticeable improvements in tuber quality, enabling farmers to produce higher-value crops that meet the demands of both domestic and international markets.
HyFarm’s ambitious vision extends beyond these initial successes. The company aims to scale the Paathshala program to reach 30,000 farmers by 2028-29, with a goal of procuring 1 million tonnes of potatoes annually by the same period. This expansion underscores HyFarm’s commitment to building a sustainable and scalable agricultural ecosystem that prioritizes farmer empowerment and environmental stewardship.
As Haresh Karamchandani, MD & CEO of HyFun Foods, eloquently stated, “When farmers rise, the nation rises with them,” encapsulating the program’s mission to uplift rural communities and strengthen India’s agricultural backbone.
Source: PotatoPro. Original article here
Image: Haresh Karamchandani, Managing Director & Group CEO, HyFun Foods (left) and S. Soundararadjane, CEO, HyFarm, honour a potato farmer for achieving success in the company’s Paathshala initiative