From Grain to Digital Asset: Rewiring Farm Finance for 1.6 Lakh Farmers
By converting grain into a digital, tradeable asset, Ergos is helping farmers escape distress sales and access affordable credit. Its network of village Grainbanks enables over 1.6 lakh farmers to store, finance and sell their harvests on their own terms.
Updated on: 24 June 2026
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Impact Metrics
1,60,00+ farmers
empowered with Ergos' grainbanks.
30-35% increase
in income reported in favourable years.
70% value
of stored grain is accessible through loans.
Converting grain into a digital, tradeable asset is is helping farmers escape distress sales and access affordable credit. This network of village grainbanks enables over 1.6 lakh farmers to store, finance and sell their harvests on their own terms.
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