Lauritz Knudsen Unveils SMARTCOMM to Drive Smart Agriculture

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (formerly L&T Switchgear), a company operating in electrical and automation sector, has unveiled  Agriculture 4.0 Solutions at ELECRAMA 2025, aimed at revolutionising agriculture through smart automation.

The new technology-driven product portfolio is designed to enhance farm productivity by 20 percent and reduce water consumption by 30 percent, supporting sustainable farming practices.

The firm said in its statement, "This latest suite of advanced solutions will tackle the challenges of modern farming powered by the enhanced SMARTCOMM Irrigation Management System (IMS). SMARTCOMM IMS is an intelligent, automated system that enables farmers to remotely monitor and control their farms via user-friendly dashboards or mobile apps. This technology provides end-to-end automation, enabling seamless irrigation and fertigation, reducing water wastage, and improving crop yields."

Naresh Kumar, COO of Lauritz Knudsen, stated, "At Lauritz Knudsen, we are committed to driving the future of agriculture in India. Our solutions are designed to empower farmers with connected, automated systems that enhance productivity, reduce water wastage, and contribute to sustainable farming practices. We believe that by bringing the benefits of technology to rural India, we can help create a more prosperous and sustainable future for farmers, aligning with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

The solutions align with the government’s ‘Per Drop More Crop’ initiative and promote renewable energy adoption through solar-powered irrigation systems. These innovations also contribute to key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including clean water, affordable energy, and climate action.

As per the firm's  statement, with a legacy of over 70 years in India, Lauritz Knudsen has already impacted 2.5 million people annually through its agricultural automation solutions. The company, part of the Schneider Electric Group, continues to drive innovation in farm technology, supporting India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat.’