Yogesh Gawande, an agritech entrepreneur from rural Maharashtra, founded Niyo Farmtech, earning Rs 2.2 crore annually through pesticide sprayer sales, spares, and rentals—supporting farmers growing crops like cotton and soyabean with low-maintenance, field-tested solutions.

Yogesh Gawande was born in Chite Pimpalgaon, a small village in Maharashtra, surrounded by farmland. Raised in a family with a long-standing agricultural background, he grew up closely observing the everyday struggles of farmers—ranging from financial uncertainties to health risks. His early schooling took place in the village itself, shaped by modest resources but strong community bonds.

In 2008, his path shifted when he moved to Aurangabad to live with his uncle, a Hindi professor. While he pursued further education in English-medium schools, Yogesh remained firmly rooted in the realities of rural life. These early experiences later became the driving force behind his innovation-led approach to solving farm-level problems. Today, his agritech company, Niyo Farmtech, generates over Rs 2.2 crore annually and follows a hands-on, feedback-driven model that ensures practical, farmer-friendly solutions…read more