Rural Marketing – Online

Usage of modern technology in the agriculture sector is a must for enhancing agriculture yield and it will help overcome many of the problems faced by the farmers, said Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Speaking at a seminar titled ‘Jago Kisan Jago‘ organised by FICCI in collaboration with Dhanuka, Choudhary said, “There is utmost need to employ the latest of technology and farmers need to be made aware about it. Drone technology may play a big role – the way it can be utilised for spraying pesticides or by taking satellite images to analyse how much fertiliser is required and which nutrients need to be applied. Already, 5-6 companies ...

Krishi Jagran – Online

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve crop management and agricultural output, experts warn that there are significant risks associated with implementing new AI technologies that are being overlooked. “The implications of machine learning (ML) models, expert systems, and autonomous machines for farms, farmers, and food security are little understood and underappreciated,” according to the authors of a recent risk study published in Nature. The researchers examined the risks of AI in agriculture, including interoperability, safety and security, data dependability, and unforeseen socio-ecological effects from the deployment of machine learning models to optimize yields. By quickly recognizing plant illnesses and administering agrochemicals efficiently, AI may be utilized in agriculture to improve crop management ...