Tecno Agri & Food
Why would, and how did, an industrial group venture into the world of agriculture?
Why Agriculture?
Staying true to our philosophy of exploring novel fields and uncharted territories, Tecno Group has ventured into the realm of agriculture. We believe that the triumvirate of agriculture, mining and IT can become game-changers for Pakistan’s economy. All three sectors rely on minimal imported inputs and produce goods that are highly export oriented.
Established in early 2024, Tecno Agri and Food (“TAF”) is still very young and has set out with a lot to achieve in the agricultural sector. TAF is looking to become a pioneer in modernizing Pakistan’s agriculture and invest in value-added initiatives. Our goal is to become trendsetters, encouraging other corporations in the country to embrace the field of agriculture. We have started of our journey with corporate farming.
Corporate Farming
TAF has acquired 950 acres of land in Shahwala, central Punjab, and launched corporate farming operations. Most of this land has been barren, and all of it poorly cultivated for the last 1,000 years. We are investing in the development of this land with the installation of solar tube wells, new lined irrigation channels and much more.
As with nearly all of Pakistan’s agricultural land, the farming practices have been ancient and rife with inefficiencies. However, this also creates a powerful opportunity. By introducing modern practices in irrigation, crop rotation and soil management we can transform the entire agricultural landscape.
We hope this farm will serve as a small but practical example of how innovation can revitalise Pakistan’s agriculture. We call this farm TAF1, and hope that its success will be the first step toward TAF2 and beyond, as we work towards building a modern, scalable farming ecosystem.
