Explore Spowdi smart farming stories from across the world
Small-hold farmers play a crucial role in driving an agricultural evolution that is fossil-free and regenerative. Spowdi’s fossil-free smart irrigation system enables farmers to secure higher crop yields, greater profitability, and with it, greater independence and better livelihoods.
Spowdi Stories
Falji Bhai: From Barren Land to a First Summer Harvest
In some food-producing regions, it is common for farmers to leave their fields barren in the summer since high temperatures and little rainfall make it close to impossible for them to cultivate during that time. This has previously been the reality for Falji Bhai, a small-hold farmer in Gujarat, India. Falji Bhai used to flood irrigate his two-acre farmland, which earned him an average crop yield and income. During the…
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Falji Bhai: From Barren Land to a First Summer Harvest
In some food-producing regions, it is common for farmers to leave their fields barren in the summer since high temperatures and little rainfall make it close to impossible for them to cultivate during that time. This has previously been the reality for Falji Bhai, a small-hold farmer in Gujarat, India.…
Bhavnaben: Seeing is Believing
As one of the SEWA sisters who participated in the first Train the Trainer programme, Bhavnaben was also one of the first to try Smart Farming in India. Previously, she used flood irrigation on her farmland, where she grows fennel, castor oil, and cotton. Like many other farmers in the…
Voices from the Field: Harish Reddy, Product Associate
Meet Harish Reddy, Spowdi's Product Associate based in India, who works hands-on with farmers, partners, and Field Agents to install systems and provide training in the field. In this Q&A, Harish shares how Spowdi collaborates with its implementing partners and reflects on his experiences working on the ground. As a…
Sangitaben: A Smart Farming Pioneer
In a small village in Gujarat, India, lives small-hold farmer Sangitaben Rathod. Agriculture is crucial for the livelihoods of people in the area; however, the effects of climate change and water stress have had a significant impact on farmers. Previously, Sangitaben’s father was the one to manage the farm, but when…
“Not even requiring a service!” exclaims Cape Town farmer
In Cape Town, South Africa, the Camphill Village West Coast farm is a fine example of growing food for local consumption. The differentially-abled residents work in various areas of the village, such as in the dairy, homes, the bakery or on the farm. All products which are produced at the…
SEWA sisters train in Spowdi Smart Farming
Spowdi has initiated the ‘Train the Trainer Programme’ in collaboration with the SEWA-supported Grassroot Trading Network for Women and SHL Medical. The program aims to provide education and training for SEWA grassroots members to be expert trainers in ‘Smart Farming’ and thereby enabling them to become economically independent micro-entrepreneurs. women's…
