Together, We Sustain Farmers, Farming, and Food for Everyone
Welcome To Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Solutions & Services (SAMSS)
Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Solutions & Services is a registered consultancy firm providing sustainable agricultural mechanization solutions and services within and outside India.
SAMAR (Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for African Region) is a working group and is one of our major initiatives, led by Dr. Harminder Singh Sidhu as a Coordinator, with a focus on African agricultural mechanization.
We deliver efficient, affordable and climate-smart mechanization solutions through innovation, partnerships and capacity building.
Complete Seed-to-Seed Solutions
Integrated Machinery & Services
- Seeding, planting, crop care, harvesting, threshing and post-harvest equipment /machinery.
- Site-specific machinery selection tailored to agro-ecology and farm size.
- Custom design and development of need-based equipment and machinery.
On-Ground Implementation
- Sites of Learning and custom hiring centers for demonstration & affordable access to mechanization.
- Equipment operations, maintenance, spare-parts support and financing guidance.
- Linkage with Indian manufacturers, ICAR, IFDC, ICRISAT, and CIMMYT and other international partners for innovation.
Dr. Harminder Singh Sidhu
Director
Agricultural Mechanization Expert | International Consultant | Research & Innovation Leader I Coordinator – SAMAR (Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for African Region)
- Adjunct Professor, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.
- Ex. Professor of Farm Machinery & Power Engg. Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India.
- Ex. Collaborator Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
- Ex. Principal Research Engineer, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) & Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA).
- Ex. Senior Research Manager, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
- Member of International Conservation Agriculture Advisory Panel for Africa since 2015.
Our Impact in Numbers
Who can Partners with Us
Stakeholder
- Governments & Agricultural Ministries.
- Farmer Groups & Cooperatives.
- National & international institutions and Development Partners.
- Indian Manufacturers & Exporters.
- Financial Institutions.
Role
- Policy alignment & bilateral mechanization agreements.
- Site-specific solutions & custom hiring centre access.
- Research, Implementation ,Training and innovation.
- Production, technology transfer & quality assurance and after sale service.
- Equipment leasing & farmer financing.
Competitive Advantages and Strategic Foundation
- Tried and tested Indian model of affordable and sustainable agricultural Mechanization for small holders.
- State of the Art manufacturing facility for machinery development at a very competitive price.
- Presence of Indian 50 – 80 HP tractors in the Global South.
- Experience of Scale Appropriate Mechanization for Small Holders.
Expected Impact by 2035
For Farmers & Food Security:
- Mechanization access for 200+ million smallholders across Africa
- Increased productivity & farm income through efficient equipment
- Reduced post-harvest losses via timely/efficient harvesting & processing solutions
- Climate-smart machinery (e.g., Happy Seeders, Smart Seeders and precision planters) for farm resilience
For African and Global South Economies:
- Thousands of new jobs in local assembly, service networks, and training centres
- Knowledge sovereignty, Africa gains a reliable, affordable technology partner
- Trade momentum: Expanded India–Africa mechanization partnership
- Food security through climate-resilient farming systems
Expected Impact by 2035
For Farmers & Food Security:
- Mechanization access for 200+ million smallholders across Africa.
- Increased productivity & farm income through efficient equipment.
- Reduced post-harvest losses via timely/efficient harvesting & processing solutions.
- Climate-smart machinery (e.g., Happy Seeders, Smart Seeders and precision planters) for farm resilience.
For African and Global South Economies:
- Thousands of new jobs in local assembly, service networks, and training centres.
- Knowledge sovereignty, Africa gains a reliable, affordable technology partner.
- Trade momentum: Expanded India–Africa mechanization partnership.
- Food security through climate-resilient farming systems.
Partner Today Transform Tomorrow
For Governments & Institutions
Contact your nearest Indian Embassy or Director and SAMAR coordinator to explore bilateral mechanization agreements, technology pilots, and training centre establishment.
For Farmer Groups & Cooperatives
Reach out to discuss site-specific machinery solutions, custom hiring centres, and capacity-building programs tailored to your context.
For Manufacturers & Investors
Partner with SAMSS and SAMAR to co-design, manufacture, and distribute sustainable mechanization solutions across Africa.