Agriculture - Panama Corporation

Redefining the
Global Farming Sector

PANAMA CORPORATION’S

Commitment to sustainable agriculture

Since beginning our venture into agricultural trading in 2012, Panama Corporation quickly encountered the complexities of procuring produce directly from farmers. The process was often hindered by inefficient intermediary structures and cronyism, which intensified the challenges faced by farmers including environmental unpredictability, debt, and societal pressures. These difficulties highlighted the broader struggles within India’s agricultural sector, where farmers, who form the backbone of the nation’s food industry, contend with numerous adversities that can lead to tragic outcomes.

Recognizing the critical role of farmers in sustaining both the food supply and the ecosystem, we have been focused on ethical sourcing, ensuring that our procurement practices supported farmers’ well being and offered fair compensation for their produce. Despite our own efforts in the field, the challenges of outdoor farming—ranging from contaminated soils due to overuse of chemicals to inconsistent yields—led us to reconsider our approach to agriculture.

The inherent limitations of traditional farming practices, compounded by the adverse effects of synthetic inputs on crop health and soil vitality, prompted Panama Corporation to take a strategic pause in outdoor farming. We decided to suspend our operations for three years to reevaluate and redesign our agricultural methodologies. During this period, we pivoted towards investing heavily in AI and smarter technology solutions.

We emerged from this transformative hiatus with a focused commitment to hydroponics—a method that allows for the cultivation of crops like saffron, rare spices, and medicinal plants in controlled indoor environments. This shift not only addresses the challenges of traditional farming but also enhances the nutritional quality and safety of the food produced. By adopting hydroponics, we aim to revolutionize agriculture in Karnataka and set new standards in sustainable farming practices globally.

Our venture into hydroponics is supported by state-of-the-art AI technology, ensuring optimal growing conditions and resource efficiency. This strategic realignment towards technology-driven farming underscores our dedication to improving the quality of life through healthier, more sustainable food sources, thus continuing our mission to support and transform the agricultural sector.

TRADING

In Panama Corporation, we procure at farm gate from 29 countries across the world and export to the USA, Europe, Canada and Australia.

We also procure the best quality meat from Mexico, Argentina, and Japan and supply them to Middle East and North America.

We procure the best quality cheese from Switzerland & Denmark from 300 year old private cheese manufacturers as well as in bulk from Switzerland, New Zealand, and Denmark for retail and super markets.

On a contract farming basis, Panama Corporation has been cultivating 600 acres of avocado in Spain and 1800 hectors in Mexico and Columbia.

GROWING HAPPINESS

630000+

SQ FT FARM PRODUCE PROCUREMENT

65+

VARIETY OF PLANTS GROWN

2500000+

KG FOOD GROWN YEARLY

Fishing

Sustainable Seafood Excellence at Panama Corporation

At Panama Corporation, sustainability is at the heart of our operations. For over a decade, we have partnered with world-class experts in deep-sea fishing to sustainably source premium tuna, ensuring it is antibiotic-free, chemical-free, and responsibly procured. Our commitment extends to protecting ocean ecology, supporting our communities, and maintaining the highest standards of employee safety. Our advanced farming technology and vertical integration allow us to ensure year-round, traceable tuna production. In addition to tuna, we trade responsibly sourced seafood, including salmon, red rock crabs, and shrimp, from trusted Japanese and North American markets, packaging and exporting globally with a focus on quality and safety.