Vanix Technologies is a bold, brains-first deep-tech startup redefining what’s possible at the intersection of hardware and intelligence. Founded in 2021, Vanix architects high-performance systems powered by FPGAs and GPUs to supercharge applications across AI, IoT, EV charging, GPS, and AI-vision. Its mission is clear: build technology that is not only intelligent, but also uncompromisingly secure and deliberately sustainable.
Headquartered in Hyderabad, Vanix Technologies delivers advanced AI and IoT solutions to a wide range of sectors, including smart cities, industry, agriculture, and dairy. Among its flagship innovations is MyBovine.ai, an all-in-one cattle management platform that enables farmers and ranchers to track, monitor, and optimize herd performance anytime— even offline. Whether running a dairy farm, a beef operation, or a small homestead, users can manage their entire herd from the convenience of a single app.
In an exclusive conversation with The Interview World at Agrimach India 2025, Ronak Kalal, Sales and Business Head at Vanix Technologies, details the company’s integrated solutions for agriculture and dairy. He explains the core principles behind their devices, offers insights on productivity enhancement, outlines the estimated investment required, and highlights how the Indian market is responding to their offerings.
Here are the key takeaways from his engaging discussion.
Q: Could you elaborate on the types of solutions Vanix offers in the agriculture and dairy domains?
A: As an organization, we recognized that the agriculture and dairy ecosystem includes multiple stakeholders—from government bodies and equipment manufacturers to the farmers who ultimately use the technology. With this understanding, we identified critical gaps across the value chain, especially in the use of high-value farm machinery.
To address these gaps, we focused on digitizing farm equipment so farmers can finally see where productivity breaks down. Through a single, intuitive app, they can track bottlenecks, identify performance failures throughout the year, measure efficiency gains, and even analyze the revenue generated from their machinery. This level of visibility, delivered with one click, empowers farmers to make faster, more informed decisions.
We then expanded our solutions to the dairy sector, where nearly 70% of cattle are still monitored manually. As a result, early signs of discomfort, whether fever, digestive issues, or other health concerns, often go unnoticed. Research shows that farmers lose nearly 15% of their milk yield simply because they miss these early indicators of poor cattle health.
To solve this challenge, we built a fully integrated ecosystem. It includes a smart collar for the cattle, a companion app for the farmer, and an AI-driven intelligence layer that interprets data and communicates insights in the farmer’s own language. This conversational interface eliminates the need for digital or formal literacy; farmers can speak to the system just as they would ask questions on YouTube today.
For instance, a farmer with ten cattle can simply ask, “Which one isn’t feeling well today?” The system immediately responds with accurate, data-backed insights.
Q: What underlying principles does your device work?
A: The system operates on two primary parameters: the cattle’s body temperature and its movement patterns. Temperature is straightforward, but movement tells a deeper story. When a cow feels unwell, its behavior changes noticeably. A cow with a fever moves differently than one approaching calving, and both patterns differ from normal daily activity.
We layer an AI engine on top of these movement and temperature signals. This intelligence interprets subtle behavioral shifts and produces a precise, actionable output. It determines whether the cow is showing signs of fever, nearing calving, or experiencing a completely different issue. This is the core of how the system works—continuous monitoring, intelligent interpretation, and clear, timely insights for the farmer.
Q: What level of productivity enhancement can be expected from this solution?
A: A farmer can expect up to a 15% increase in annual milk yield from the same cattle, without adding any extra effort beyond their usual routine.
Q: Could you outline the estimated investment needed to establish such a setup?
A: A farmer can equip each animal for approximately ₹2,500 to ₹3,000, a one-time investment that includes both the cattle-mounted device and full access to the companion app. This single purchase gives the farmer everything needed to begin monitoring and managing cattle health intelligently.
Q: What kind of response have you received from Indian farmers and the Indian market?
A: We have already deployed more than 200 units across the Hyderabad region, and the results from farmers have been remarkable. They no longer need to report issues manually; the system itself reveals everything through the data the cattle generate. In many ways, it feels as if the cattle are directly communicating with us—an achievement we consider both significant and deeply validating.
Q: Besides the solution offerings, do you also provide handholding or support?
A: Yes, we also provide complete handholding. We work through dedicated partners in each city—typically system integrators—who manage the installation, setup, and deployment of the devices. This ensures every farmer receives end-to-end support from day one.
Q: What is the minimum number of cattle required to implement this solution?
A: There is no strict minimum requirement. The solution is economically viable even for small-scale farmers. For instance, if a farmer has 5 to 10 cattle, implementing this system is both practical and cost-effective.
