Sanjay Borkar Interview
Sanjay Borkar, CEO & Co-founder of FarmERP, has been at the forefront of agricultural digitization for over two decades. With a background in computer engineering and a passion for innovation, he co-built one of the world’s most advanced ERP platforms for agribusinesses. Through FarmERP and its AI-powered FarmGyan offerings, Sanjay is transforming how the agriculture sector tackles sustainability, traceability, profitability and climate resilience. Today, his technology is used in over 30 countries, empowering thousands of users with intelligent, data-driven decision-making tools across the agri-value chain.
Pioneering Digital Agriculture
We started the interview by asking, “What motivated you to start FarmERP and digitize agriculture as early as 2001?”
Sanjay Borkar replied, “Back in 2001, agriculture was still largely dependent on manual methods, lacking structure and data-driven insights. With a background in software engineering and a passion for innovation, I saw a huge opportunity to bring digital transformation into this essential yet underserved sector. My co-founder and I believed that technology could solve many of the challenges farmers and agribusinesses face from inefficiency and unpredictability to traceability and compliance. That’s how FarmERP was born. It started as a simple farm management system but gradually evolved into a full-fledged, smart ERP platform used globally. At the time, many thought we were too early, but our early start gave us the advantage of deep understanding and continuous refinement. Our mission from day one has been to empower the agriculture ecosystem with intelligent digital tools, and I’m proud that we’ve stayed true to that vision for over two decades.”
Empowering Agribusinesses with Smart Tools
The Worlds Times: How does FarmERP contribute to sustainability and climate resilience in agriculture?
Sanjay Borkar replied, “Sustainability and climate resilience are at the core of FarmERP’s mission. Agriculture today faces unpredictable weather, resource limitations, and increasing regulatory pressure. FarmERP addresses these challenges with AI, IoT, and predictive intelligence—helping agribusinesses optimize water and fertilizer use, plan resources efficiently, and receive early alerts for climate risks. The platform also tracks and reports sustainability metrics, enabling compliance with food safety and environmental standards, while delivering full traceability from soil to shelf for global markets. In recent years, FarmERP has accelerated its commitment to sustainability by launching carbon credit initiatives focused on cotton farmers, enabling them to access new revenue streams while promoting low-emission practices. At the same time, the company is rapidly scaling regenerative agriculture projects aimed at restoring soil health, biodiversity, and long-term ecosystem productivity. Through the FarmERP Agribusiness Cloud, we help agribusinesses digitally transform to boost productivity, profitability, and predictability, while minimizing waste, improving yield quality, and reducing environmental impact. Our Carbon Project further empowers farmers by using climate data and AI to generate verified carbon credits from climate-smart practices—creating new revenue streams while building resilient, future-ready agricultural businesses.
One Platform, Many Realities
The Worlds Times: You’ve expanded to 30+ countries. What key lesson did you learn while scaling FarmERP globally?
Sanjay Borkar replied, “Expanding FarmERP to over 30 countries has been both rewarding and humbling. The biggest lesson we’ve learned is that while agriculture is a global need, every region is unique. Crop types, climate, regulatory frameworks, and even farming traditions differ widely. To succeed, we had to make our platform flexible and highly configurable. Listening to local stakeholders farmers, agronomists, exporters was crucial in understanding pain points and customizing our solution accordingly. We invested in multilingual capabilities, local partnerships, and region-specific modules. Another key realization was that trust and simplicity matter as much as advanced features. Farmers and agribusiness owners need technology they can rely on and understand easily. Ultimately, what worked for us was being adaptable without compromising on the core mission: empowering agribusinesses with intelligent, data-driven tools that work across the value chain, no matter the geography.”
Bringing AI to the Field
The Worlds Times: What is FarmGyan, and how is it changing the way crops are assessed?
Sanjay Borkar replied, “AI is reshaping industries worldwide, and agriculture is no exception. Rising demand, climate uncertainty, and complex supply chains require smarter, faster decisions. With over two decades of agtech expertise, FarmERP knows exactly which agricultural challenges can be solved using AI, ML, and advanced digital tools—leading to the creation of FarmGyan.
FarmGyan is our AI-powered platform for intelligent crop diagnostics and quality assessment—right in the field. Instead of slow, costly, and subjective manual checks & using computer vision and machine learning, FarmGyan instantly detects quality parameters, identifies defects, and delivers actionable insights in real time.
Our suite includes:
- AgIntel10X – Plot-level intelligence
- DataIntel10X – Business-level intelligence
- Balee – Generative AI for agriculture
- ScoutERA – AI-assisted field scouting
Fast, accurate, and easy to use, FarmGyan improves transparency, reduces errors, ensures compliance with international standards, and boosts profitability—bringing the power of AI directly to the farm.”
Empowering the Next Generation
Lastly we asked, “What is your long-term vision for agriculture, and how is FarmERP preparing for it?
“The agriculture industry is heading toward a data-centric, sustainable, and tech-enabled future, and we’re building FarmERP Agribusiness Cloud to lead that transformation. I believe that in the next decade, successful agribusinesses will be the ones that embrace digital tools, not just to boost productivity but also to ensure food safety, traceability, and environmental responsibility. At FarmERP, we’re preparing by continuously integrating cutting-edge technologies, AI for predictive insights, IoT for real-time data collection, and blockchain for transparent supply chains. We’re also focused on accessibility, ensuring our platform serves not just large enterprises but also small and mid-size farms through mobile-first, affordable solutions. The vision is to create an intelligent ecosystem where every action from sowing seeds to delivering food is optimized, sustainable, and traceable. In short, we want to make agriculture smarter, safer, and more resilient because feeding the world in the future starts with how we farm today.” Sanjay Borkar concluded
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