Concave AGRI recently engaged with faculty members at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University to discuss the evolving role of technology and innovation in agriculture.

Representing Concave AGRI, Muhammad Ali Iqbal, President of Concave AGRI, shared insights on Agri Digitalization and Value Chain Modernization, focusing on how digital transformation can improve agricultural supply chains and create new opportunities for growth.

The discussion covered the integration of AI, IoT, and data analytics, enhancing efficiency and transparency across value chains, and the importance of strong business models in scaling successful agri-enterprises. The session also highlighted how innovation-driven approaches can strengthen market linkages, improve decision-making, and support the long-term development of Pakistan’s agriculture sector.

Concave AGRI remains committed to promoting innovation, strengthening value chains, and accelerating the adoption of technology across agriculture.

Concave AGRI participated in the Pakistan Olive Summit 2.0, organized by the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, where Rana Tanveer Hussain announced the upcoming National Olive Plan 2030, aimed at boosting sustainable olive cultivation, exports, and rural development.

Representing Concave AGRI, Ali Iqbal, President of Concave AGRI, emphasized the importance of strengthening Pakistan’s olive value chain through digitalization, certification, and a track-and-trace system to ensure quality and transparency. He highlighted that Pakistan currently utilizes only 1% of its export potential in the olive sector, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors.

The event brought together key industry stakeholders, including Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Ltd. and other private sector partners, to explore opportunities for investment, innovation, and long-term value creation within the olive industry.

Concave AGRI remains dedicated to supporting Pakistan’s agricultural transformation by promoting sustainability, innovation, and export-led growth.

The ACIAR-supported project “Developing Competitive and Inclusive Value Chains of Pulses in Pakistan”, focused on chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans in Punjab, Sindh, and with spill-over into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has now reached its successful conclusion. The project set out to make pulses value chains more competitive, profitable, and socially inclusive while meeting consumer needs.

Within this journey, Concave AGRI played a pivotal role through its digital platforms for farmer engagement, knowledge sharing, and market connectivity. These contributions strengthened profitability across value chains, enabled consumer-defined quality standards, fostered co-innovation, enhanced gender empowerment, and supported policy measures to sustain growth.

This impactful role was highly appreciated by the International Review Committee led by Dr. Rajinder Adhikari (Project Lead), and joined by representatives from the University of Southern Queensland – Australia, The University of Queensland, Dr. Xi Ming Sun, Munawar Kazmi (Country Head ACIAR Pakistan), as well as partner institutions including University of Agriculture Faisalabad – Official (UAF), PARC, MNSUAM, CIIT, and ACIAR Pakistan. Together, this marks a milestone in building resilient pulses value chains and ensuring long-term food security for Pakistan.

Concave AGRI was honored to take part in the Pulses Industry Development Strategy Project’s closing events, the Project Advisory Committee Meeting, Pulses Policy Dialogue, and Pulses Symposium, held on 18–19 August 2025 at Ramada Hotel, Islamabad.

Funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and led by the University of Queensland, Australia, this initiative brought together key partners including PARC, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), MNSUAM, COMSATS University Islamabad, University of Agriculture Tandojam, NARC, and other leading organizations. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Asif Ali, Chairperson, National Seed Development & Regulatory Authority, who also shared insights on the future outlook of Pakistan’s pulses sector.

During the sessions, Mr. Ali Iqbal, President of Concave AGRI, discussed how Concave AGRI is using its platforms Kissan Madadgar and Kissan Karobar to build strong connections with farmers, introduce digital solutions, and create direct market linkages for pulses crops. Dr. Mubashir Mehdi, an expert on value chain development, highlighted the role of digital market solutions and rural enterprise initiatives in strengthening the pulses value chain. Dr. Burhan Ahmad, National Project Leader from UAF, presented the project’s exit strategy and explained the way forward to sustain its long-term impact. Dr. Arshed Bashir, Policy Component Leader, presented the Implementation Plan of the Pulses Industry Development Strategy (PIDS), setting the foundation for policy direction and sectoral growth. Adding to this, Dr. Ghulam Sadiq Afridi, Chairman PARC, shared his vision on advancing Pakistan’s pulses sector through research-driven policies and institutional support. Concave AGRI, along with other stakeholders, will continue to actively promote the digital value chain and build strong alliances to take this mission forward.

The discussions also covered outcomes on value chain demonstration, gender and social inclusion, digital facilitation, and pulses policy development. The unveiling of the Pulses Industry Development Strategy (PIDS) marked a major milestone in building a competitive, inclusive, and resilient pulses sector in Pakistan.

Together with our partners, Concave AGRI is focused on creating better opportunities for farmers, stronger value chains, and a sustainable future for pulses in Pakistan.

Concave AGRI welcomed Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) for a dynamic session exploring collaborative opportunities in agri-tech and microfinance. This partnership aims to enhance financial accessibility and promote innovative solutions for smallholder farmers, supporting sustainable growth in Pakistan’s agricultural sector.

Concave AGRI recently delivered a detailed training session on ASTER, its advanced data gathering platform, designed to strengthen the agricultural data collection process for the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Pulses Value Chain Project. The training focused on ASTER’s functionality and practical use cases, highlighting how structured, accurate, and timely data serves as the backbone of informed decision-making in agriculture.

Participants, including Muhammad Ali Iqbal – President Concave AGRI, Fuad Khan – Chief Commercial Officer Concave AGRI, Adnan Qaisar – Head of Engineering – Concave AGRI, Dr. Mubashir from the Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA), Dr. Burhan from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and ACIAR Field Coordinators, discussed how effective data collection can help identify gaps, improve market linkages, and guide targeted interventions across the value chain. The session reinforced that in today’s Agri-tech landscape, quality data is not just an operational tool; it is a catalyst for efficiency, sustainability, and long-term sectoral growth.

This training was part of a larger collaborative effort that includes the The University of Queensland, Australia, the Australian High Commission, Islamabad, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), and COMSATS University Islamabad. At Concave AGRI, we are committed to equipping agricultural stakeholders with the digital tools and expertise they need to transform farming practices and strengthen food security in Pakistan.

Concave AGRI proudly participated in the regional workshop From Planning to Practice: Advancing Climate Resilience in Pakistan, held on 22–23 July 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad. Organized by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) under the Climate Adaptation Resilience Empowerment (CARE) Program for South Asia project with support from the The World Bank Group, the two-day event marked the close of a five-year effort to support climate adaptation and resilience across South Asia.

Representing Concave AGRI, our President Muhammad Ali Iqbal and Chief Commercial Officer Dr. Fuad Khan attended the workshop. Dr. Fuad joined as a panelist and shared focused insights on using agri-tech, climate-friendly solutions, and strong planning models to support farming systems in Pakistan. Their presence underscored the important role of the private sector in driving practical and scalable responses to climate risks.

The workshop brought together senior voices from government ministries, United Nations agencies, donor groups, research bodies, media, and civil society. Discussions covered policy tools, local planning models, climate finance, and innovations backed by the iCARE Innovation Fund.

This event not only recognized the work done under the CARE project but also helped shape future partnerships, shared learning, and long-term impact beyond the project timeline.

Concave AGRI was honored to take part in the Sustainable Agriculture Policy Dialogue organized by Rizq in collaboration with Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology, Multan (MNSUAM) on June 17, 2025. This dialogue, part of a global series following the first held in Bangkok, focused on developing inclusive and climate-resilient agricultural policies tailored to the unique challenges of South Punjab.

Representing Concave AGRI, President Muhammad Ali Iqbal Iqbal delivered a talk on “Precision Farming and AI Solutions for Smallholder Farmers in South Punjab.” He highlighted the transformative power of data in improving farm productivity, shared insights into how AI-driven tools are using data to address smallholder needs, and introduced KissanBot, an AI-powered conversational assistant in Urdu designed to offer localized, timely, and easy-to-understand agricultural guidance. He also stressed the importance of policy interventions to stabilize market prices and create a fair, enabling environment for smallholder farmers.

We are proud to contribute to this critical dialogue and support efforts that bridge policy with on-ground realities, moving towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven resilient agricultural future for Pakistan.

We were proud to be part of AgriFusion 2025 at Namal University, where experts and innovators came together to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture.

Our Chief Commercial Officer, Dr. Fuad Khan, not only participated in a panel discussion on the effective use of technology in modern farming, sharing insights on AI, digital tools, and climate-smart practices, but also delivered a keynote address titled “AgriTech: Panacea for Pakistan’s Agricultural Sector,” highlighting how innovation can transform agriculture from the ground up. He also served as a judge for the student project competition.

Dr. Muhammad Murtaza Khan, our Chief Analytics Officer, served as a judge for the student project competition as well, which showcased exciting ideas in agriculture and computer science.

It’s inspiring to see so much potential for innovation and collaboration in agriculture, especially as we work toward a more sustainable and resilient farming future.

Concave AGRI was honored to participate in the National Policy Dialogue on World Food Safety Day 2025, held at the Marriott Islamabad, under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action.”

Hosted by National Alliance For Safe Food, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Pakistan, and the Islamabad Food Authority, the event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society. It highlighted the essential role of science, collaboration, and policy in making sure our food remains safe for everyone.

As the guest of honor, Muhammad Ali Iqbal, President of Concave AGRI, spoke about the importance of data solutions, food safety standards, and the growing impact of AI in agriculture. He highlighted how data-driven insights and smart technologies are reshaping food safety frameworks and building stronger, more resilient food systems across Pakistan.

Panel discussions covered food safety challenges, shared best practices, and the need for stronger public-private partnerships.

Concave AGRI supports efforts to build a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food system for all Pakistanis.