Technology and social impact drive John Deere's 25-year success in India

John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and Indias supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world “ all designed to enhance farm productivity through technologically advanced products and services.

The latest example is the 5M series tractor and a production system approach that offers higher horsepower, advanced features and precision technology aimed to reduce the cost of farming operations and enhance income levels.

The introduction of these products and solutions are recent examples of Deeres continued efforts to provide farmers with a wide range of technologically superior farm solutions including tractors, harvesters, and hi-tech implements.

Mukul Varshney, Director “ Corporate Affairs, PR, Media, and Communication, welcomed media partners.

John Deere is the worlds leading manufacturer of Agriculture & Turf equipment, products & solutions also serving the construction and forestry industry. John Deere is uniquely positioned to deliver both economic and sustainable value for our customers through advanced technology and solutions. Our 25 years journey in India has witnessed a transformation in Indian Agriculture as well. At John Deere we are truly living our Higher Purpose “ We run so life can leap forward, he commented while sharing about the 187 years of legacy the company has.

Our journey in India began 25 years ago with the introduction of advanced product features such as power steering, oil-immersed disk brakes, planetary reduction, force feed lubrication, high torque machines, and value-add technologies such as front PTO, perma clutch, AutoTracâ„¢, PowrReverserâ„¢, and JDLinkâ„¢, said Shailendra Jagtap, managing director. John Deere continues to innovate and introduce these advanced features in India which are now becoming industry standard. The farmers outlook is progressive, and they adapt technologies when they see value and cost benefits.

Jagtap said Deere remains committed to supporting the country's food security mission and the changing dietary requirements of the growing populations. He additionally noted that Deere is proud to lead India from subsistence farming to Agri-entrepreneurship. Our efforts for a holistic farm solution and inclusion of women farmers in the farm mechanisation journey have been immensely valued by our customers. We see the pride in their families as we help women farmers skill themselves and become economically independent.