Happy Independence Day from all of us at Shunya Agritech! May this Freedom manifest for every Indian everyday!

Seventy-eight years ago, India achieved freedom from colonial rule. A historic moment that set us on the path to becoming the vibrant, resilient, and diverse nation we are today. In these decades, our country has leapt forward in science, technology, infrastructure, and economic strength.

Yet, amid this progress, one truth remains unchanged – India continues to be sustained by its farmers. Day in and day out, millions of them work tirelessly to feed a nation of over 1.4 billion people.

Freedom from Unseen Struggle Behind Our Food

While urban India enjoys modern conveniences, advanced technology, and access to global products, many farmers, especially those engaged in dairying, still face challenges that belong to another era.

One such challenge is access to quality fodder.

• Inconsistent supply
• Poor nutritional value
• Rising costs
• Increasing climate unpredictability

For a dairy farmer, livestock is not just an asset; it’s the backbone of their livelihood. Without nutritious feed, cows produce less milk, their health suffers, and the farmer’s income declines. Over time, this creates a vicious cycle of financial strain and reduced productivity.

This is not just a farming problem. It’s an economic problem. It’s a nutritional security problem. And it’s a livelihood problem.

Why Fodder Freedom Matters

Independence is not just political freedom. True independence for rural India means the ability to grow, prosper, and live with dignity! Without being at the mercy of erratic rains, volatile prices, or dwindling resources.

At Shunya Agritech, we believe that fodder freedom is at the heart of rural empowerment. By ensuring farmers have access to year-round green fodder supply in India, thru a Fodder-as-a-service model we can:

• Improve livestock health
• Increase milk yield and quality
• Reduce feed costs over time
• Provide stability in uncertain climate conditions

In addition to the Green Fodder delivery, by providing access to remote veterinary consultations for livestock, we can help dairy farmers with nutrition and wellness for the livestock that can have a multiplier effect.

Our Hydroponic Solution: Freedom from Green Fodder Shortage

Through hydroponic and vertical farming for fodder and our network of Growth & Logistics Centres, we are revolutionising how fodder is produced to provide year-round green fodder supply in India.

Our system grows nutrient-rich maize-based green fodder in controlled environments, free from pests, weather disruptions, and soil limitations. This ensures farmers receive consistent quality, every single day.

The benefits go beyond production:

• Sustainability: Uses significantly less water than traditional fodder farming
• Local Empowerment: Creates rural jobs through production and logistics
• Livelihood Boost: Enables dairy farmers to maximise returns from every litre of milk

A New Kind of Independence

This Independence Day, as we remember the sacrifices that brought us political freedom, let’s also think about the freedoms still waiting to be won:

• Freedom from uncertainty
• Freedom from scarcity
• Freedom from dependency on forces beyond one’s control

We envision an India where every dairy farmer has nutritional security for their livestock and the tools to thrive in the modern economy.

Our Pledge

At Shunya Agritech, we pledge to work towards making rural India self-reliant, one farmer at a time. This isn’t just our mission, it’s our responsibility.

As citizens, consumers, and change-makers, we can all play a role in building an India where every farmer can stand tall, not just as a food provider but as a proud entrepreneur of a sustainable rural economy.

Let’s celebrate not just the freedom we have, but the freedom we can create for millions more.

Jai Hind.

Read more on the impact we are creating, measure through Doodh Darpan study in May 2025. Also hear directly from our customers on the impact they are seeing in their livestock and their lives.