Farmdar, a fast-growing agritech company based in Pakistan, has secured strategic funding from ADB Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The investment marks a major step toward expanding Farmdar’s AI and space technology solutions across emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia.
Accelerating AI for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Farmdar’s mission is to transform agriculture through AI, satellite data, and precision technology. With ADB Ventures’ backing, the company plans to scale its operations across Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Pakistan.
Key goals of the partnership include:
- Expanding access to Farmdar’s precision agriculture tools for farmers and agribusinesses.
- Improving climate adaptation and resilience through real-time crop intelligence.
- Strengthening food security and productivity across developing Asian economies.
According to Arsalan Farooquee of ADB Ventures, “Farmdar’s data-driven insights address critical agricultural challenges. Our collaboration will accelerate sustainable and climate-smart farming at scale.”
Technology Empowering the Future of Farming
Farmdar uses AI algorithms and satellite imagery to convert raw data into actionable crop insights. These insights help farmers and agribusinesses optimize inputs, boost yields, and reduce losses.
Its core technologies include:
- CropScan™: A crop intelligence platform that combines AI and space technology to support better planning and management for agribusinesses.
- YieldPro™: A monitoring solution that enables farmers to increase productivity, lower costs, and adapt to climate change effectively.
The company’s solutions already serve clients across Thailand, Pakistan, and beyond, including major corporations like Corteva Agriscience, Bayer Crop Science, and national organizations such as Thai Roong Ruang Group.
Tackling Asia’s Agricultural Challenges
Asia’s farming sector faces rising threats from climate change, supply chain disruptions, and declining productivity. Farmdar’s technology offers a data-led solution to these challenges by helping stakeholders monitor, predict, and respond to changes with precision.
The company works across multiple agricultural segments:
- Seed and crop protection
- Fertilizers and machinery
- Food and beverage industries
- Agritech firms and financial institutions
By providing visibility across major crops such as wheat, rice, corn, soybean, sugarcane, and fruits, Farmdar empowers both smallholders and large enterprises to make smarter decisions.
Strengthening Presence Across Emerging Asia
With offices in Singapore, Pakistan, Thailand, Colombia, India, and Brazil, Farmdar is positioned as a global agritech player. The new funding round, which also included Indus Valley Capital and Moment Ventures, highlights strong investor confidence in its regional growth strategy.
Co-founder and CEO Muhammad Bukhari said, “Partnering with ADB will help us scale sustainable agriculture across Asia and create real impact for farmers and communities.”