DeHaat, an agritech platform, has acquired NEERX, an Ahmedabad-based smart farming solutions company, for an undisclosed amount.
Founded in 2019 by Harsh Agrawal and Nikita Tiwari, NEERX is known for its flagship product, SHOOL is an Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) validated weather and soil sensor that delivers hyper-local insights on irrigation, nutrient needs, and overall crop health.
The sensor system merges on-ground data with satellite imagery and cloud-based analytics to optimise irrigation, nutrient usage, and crop productivity.
This acquisition enables DeHaat to integrate NEERX’s advanced capabilities in satellite imagery and cloud-based analytics into its platform.
By integrating SHOOL into its platform, DeHaat aims to equip farmers with real-time data that can significantly enhance decision-making on the ground — from when to irrigate, to how much fertilizer to use, to how weather patterns may affect yields.
Now, farmers utilizing DeHaat can benefit from real-time insights regarding soil and weather conditions via SHOOL sensors, enhancing their agricultural decision-making.
The NEERX team will now operate within DeHaat, contributing to the platform’s efforts in expanding precision and climate-smart agriculture.
NEERX’s founders will join DeHaat to support the scaling of this technology. The move aligns with DeHaat’s broader goal of integrating cutting-edge tech into Indian agriculture.
Founded in 2012, DeHaat operates from Patna and Gurugram and serves over 12 states with a wide range of agricultural services — including quality input delivery, farm advisory, financial assistance, and market linkages. Its network spans more than 18,000 DeHaat Centres and includes partnerships with over 1,000 agribusinesses.
The NEERX acquisition follows DeHaat’s purchase of AgriCentral from Olam Agri earlier this year, as the company continues to expand its digital agriculture ecosystem.
