It all starts with the soil, says Shaktiman.
Rajkot (Gujarat, India), 03 September 2024 – A thorough understanding of soil structure should be the most important learning for an agricultural engineer in the 21st century, claimed India’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment as it welcomed the first entrants to its purpose-built training academy.
Established to emphasize the importance of skill development, Shaktiman’s L.S. Gohil Learning Academy formally threw open its doors last month to its first class of Graduate Engineering Trainees (GETs).
“An agricultural engineer provides farmers with solutions,” says [INSERT NAME AND TITLE], “but if we – as a company – are going to succeed in our ambition to deliver the most technologically advanced agricultural implements, then our engineers must first understand why the engineering decisions they make will be influenced by the need to protect and nurture our soils.
“Soil is the single most important resource for agriculture. Without a thorough understanding of soil, we can’t expect our engineers to develop the technological breakthroughs that will keep agriculture productive yet sustainable.”
Twenty GETs attended the inaugural ANKUR Training Program, held between Aug 6 and Aug 31, 2024. In addition to soil structure, participants were also formally inducted into the Shaktiman company, with modules on company history, progress and future goals.
Making use of the purpose-built facilities of the Academy, the 20 new engineers also took part in a comprehensive program of product training and got to grips with the full range of Shaktiman implements and machines.
“This kind of learning opportunity is vital if we’re to achieve Shaktiman’s long-term objectives,” says [NAME]. “Of course it’s important for us as a company, but we believe it’s essential for the whole industry to improve its skill development and knowledge mobilization.
“Agriculture desperately needs innovation and advancement. When people are encouraged, through the acquisition of new skills and personal development, to think differently about the solutions they’re tackling – that’s when we can achieve great things.”
Following the three-week training program, graduates were formally allocated to their company departments. In post, they’ll continue to benefit from the Learning Academy with further personal and performance development as they progress through their careers with Shaktiman.
“The Academy’s vision is ‘Leading Transformation through Learning and Development’,” [NAME] emphasizes. “It’s there to meet the needs of all stakeholders as we strive to provide the technological and engineering advances that agriculture demands.
“As well as employees, that will also include suppliers, vendors and distributors.”
Notes to editors:
Founded in 1997 by the late Shri Ladhubhai S.Gohil, Shaktiman (Tirth Agro Technology Private Limited) started out with a core vision: to mechanize Indian agriculture entirely. Today, its success in its home market has prompted a shift in that vision: to be recognized as a global, leading farm mechanization solution provider to create sustainable value for all its stakeholders in a responsible manner.
Shaktiman prides itself on using high-quality raw materials and sustainable engineering designs to produce innovative agricultural machinery and equipment that meet international standards. The company has a diverse product portfolio, continuously expanding to cover all aspects of the crop cycle. This includes the introduction of advanced products like the Big Sugarcane Harvester, Pneumatic Planters, Subsoilers, Mini and Big Round Balers, Banana Mulchers, Armed Flail Mowers, and joint venture products focused on Root Crop Solutions, such as Rotary Tillers, Potato Planters, and Potato Harvesters.
Shaktiman emphasizes sustainable growth and aims to be a driving force behind farm mechanization while ensuring environmental and economic sustainability. To achieve this, it is committed to enabling farmers to access top-quality products, bringing prosperity through technologically superior solutions.
