Mint – Online

Institutes, farmers and agricultural enterprises in India are employing technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve farm yields. Researchers at IIIT Naya Raipur, for instance, have partnered with the Indira Gandhi Agriculture University in Raipur to develop a drone-based crop health forecasting solution that uses AI to identify insects and diseases that commonly afflict crops, and suggest quick and accurate remedies. According to the institute, its forecasting solution will help farmers deal with crop diseases in a timely manner and curb overuse of pesticides, which is rampant due to the lack of accurate information about the extent of crop infection. IIIT Naya Raipur’s forecasting solution uses drones to monitor ...

The Statesman – Online

Haryana witnessed significant growth in agriculture with the adoption of the latest technologies, including solar irrigation pumps, the state government said on Sunday. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the state government is consistently encouraging farmers to adopt the latest farm technology to increase the farm sector output. To bring solar energy in the field of agriculture, the Energy Department and the New and Renewable Energy Department have set new dimensions in the field of electricity and renewable energy, an official statement said. Following the same path, the state government has done commendable work in channelising solar energy in the field of agriculture. Haryana now becomes the second state in the country ...