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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cropin partners with Wipro to accelerate AI-led transformation in global agri-food businesses
Agtech firm Cropin on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Wipro, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, to drive digital transformation across the agribusiness collaboration brings together Cropin's deep domain expertise in agribusiness and AI innovation with Wipro's scale, proven capabilities, and domain expertise in the consumer industries, including retail, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), and food services, it said, in a statement."Together, they aim to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions that not only transform agribusiness but also extend to adjacent industries where supply chain resilience and sustainability are critical," the company added. According to Cropin, agribusinesses today face mounting challenges, from climate volatility and supply chain disruptions to tightening regulations and shifting consumer expectations. The partnership aims to address three persistent barriers to transformation: limited transparency that restricts traceability and accountability; fragmented visibility across the value chain due to siloed systems and data; and an unpredictable operating environment shaped by volatile weather, market fluctuations, and geopolitical risks. "By combining Cropin's AI-powered agri-intelligence platform with Wipro's deep domain expertise in consumer industries and its global consulting and technology capabilities, the two companies will enable agri-food businesses to unlock farm-level insights, enhance operational agility, and scale sustainability efforts," it stated. Climate change, geopolitical instability, and trade tensions are reshaping the agribusiness landscape. At the same time, regulatory pressures like the EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation) and rising demand for traceability are forcing companies to rethink how they operate, said Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO of Cropin. "This partnership with Wipro is a strategic step toward building data-driven, climate-resilient, and compliant supply chains at scale," he said. AI is redefining how agribusinesses operate-from sourcing and production to distribution, compliance, and sustainability, said Shiva Jayaraman, Senior Vice President and Sector Head - Consumer Business, Americas 1, Wipro Limited . "Together with Cropin, we're helping clients transform their value chains into intelligent ecosystems that deliver measurable outcomes," he added.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cropin partners with Wipro to accelerate AI-led transformation in global agri-food businesses
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Agtech firm Cropin on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Wipro , a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, to drive digital transformation across the agribusiness collaboration brings together Cropin's deep domain expertise in agribusiness and AI innovation with Wipro 's scale, proven capabilities, and domain expertise in the consumer industries, including retail, CPG ( Consumer Packaged Goods ), and food services, it said, in a statement."Together, they aim to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions that not only transform agribusiness but also extend to adjacent industries where supply chain resilience and sustainability are critical," the company to Cropin, agribusinesses today face mounting challenges, from climate volatility and supply chain disruptions to tightening regulations and shifting consumer expectations. The partnership aims to address three persistent barriers to transformation: limited transparency that restricts traceability and accountability; fragmented visibility across the value chain due to siloed systems and data; and an unpredictable operating environment shaped by volatile weather, market fluctuations, and geopolitical risks."By combining Cropin's AI-powered agri-intelligence platform with Wipro's deep domain expertise in consumer industries and its global consulting and technology capabilities, the two companies will enable agri-food businesses to unlock farm-level insights, enhance operational agility, and scale sustainability efforts," it change, geopolitical instability, and trade tensions are reshaping the agribusiness landscape. At the same time, regulatory pressures like the EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation) and rising demand for traceability are forcing companies to rethink how they operate, said Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO of Cropin."This partnership with Wipro is a strategic step toward building data-driven, climate-resilient, and compliant supply chains at scale," he is redefining how agribusinesses operate-from sourcing and production to distribution, compliance, and sustainability, said Shiva Jayaraman, Senior Vice President and Sector Head - Consumer Business, Americas 1, Wipro Limited "Together with Cropin, we're helping clients transform their value chains into intelligent ecosystems that deliver measurable outcomes," he added.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart turns to AI to fix major issue with its produce supply: 'Tech innovation is what drives real-world solutions'
Walmart is investing in AI technology to identify sustainability risks to its fresh produce supply. The technology solution is a custom-built Cropin generative AI tool that "will provide granular, localized insights into crop health, pest outbreaks, and extreme weather risks," as CSA reported. The tool will also be able to track the impact of planet-warming pollution, water usage, and deforestation from produce suppliers to address the issues facing agriculture. Walmart is hopeful that this technology will help to address and mitigate climate risks that can impact the longevity of perishable commodities. Specifically, Walmart believes this will enhance the availability of fresh produce, reduce food waste, and provide better-quality produce. Kyle Carlyle, the vice president of sourcing innovation and surety of supply for Walmart, told CSA, "Tech innovation is what drives real-world solutions to move forward a globally resilient supply chain. By collaborating with Cropin, it enables Walmart to further streamline sourcing practices and better predict yields using their real-time technology." Climate impacts on agriculture are an increasing concern among food suppliers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency articulated that over half of the U.S. is farmland used for agricultural production, but these farms have been on the decline since the 1930s. Multiple threats have been facing farmland, including the falling population of pollinators, impacts to soil and water resources, and an influx of natural disasters. "Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of heavy precipitation in the United States, which can harm crops by eroding soil and depleting soil nutrients," wrote the EPA. The organization has recommended climate-friendly farming solutions to reduce the threat. These come in the form of forecasting tools, plant cover crops, and any steps that can be beneficial to farming. Walmart's development to incorporate tech that drives agricultural sustainability is a step in the right direction. This move will not only benefit farmers — it is bound to benefit consumers. High prices for food brought on by increasingly hard-to-grow produce can be mitigated by investments in technology that builds sustainability. Krishna Kumar, the CEO of Cropin, told CSA of their excitement to be working with Walmart: "We are deeply excited about delivering on our commitments to help shape a new era of agri-food sourcing. As a champion and role model in the retail sector, Walmart has consistently set the bar by evolving best practices, not just for the company but for the sector as a whole." What is the biggest reason you don't grow food at home? Not enough time Not enough space It seems too hard I have a garden already Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
