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Data-driven cultivation: Leveraging AI and drones to maximise agricultural productivity
The growth of the global population, which is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, is placing significant pressure on the agricultural sector to increase crop production and maximize yields. To manage the pressure, the agricultural industry in recent years, has observed a transformative change in data-driven exercises driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology.
Harvesting Tomorrow: The Global Impact of Smart Farming Technologies on Agriculture and Beyond
In an exclusive interview with Prashanth Vasan – CEO – Madras Mandi, he highlights, the potential benefits the technologies offer to farmers globally are multifaceted. By providing real-time insights into soil health, weather conditions, and crop status, smart farming enables precise resource management.This translates into optimized use of water and fertilizers, minimizing waste and environmental impact. The integration of automation and remote monitoring not only streamlines labor-intensive tasks but also reduces operational costs, thereby increasing overall farm productivity.
India has democratised technology, aims to end digital divide: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said technology is meant to empower people from all strata of the society and India has achieved democratisation of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to help millions of people especially in rural parts of the country.
Dr. SN Jha Urges Prioritization of Ergonomic Design and Safety Devices in Agricultural Machinery
The event saw significant achievements, including the commercialization of five technologies and the filing of two patents and seven design registrations.
Harvesting the future of agriculture with AI
Biswarup Das, a farmer from Purulia, West Bengal, faces many challenges like unpredictable weather, droughts, pests, and low yields. Like many others in India, he struggles with the effects of climate change and poor soil condition. Unfortunately, farmers commit suicide, too, in the country due to financial difficulties and harsh weather.
PM Modi distributes agricultural drones to empower women in villages
To empower women in rural India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the distribution of agricultural drones to girls in villages. Speaking at the India Today Conclave in Delhi on Saturday, PM Modi unveiled the Namo Drone Didi Yojana, through which 1,000 drones have been allocated to women’s self-help groups in villages.
Centre to provide subsidy for solar-powered agriculture pumps in Telangana
As part of its efforts to integrate all agricultural power feeders into a single solar power system under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), the Centre in principle has reportedly agreed to provide subsidy to about 20,000 solar-powered agriculture pumps on a pilot basis in the State.
Punjab farmers set to take the wheel of improved, easy-to-use surface seeders
Punjab Agricultural University’s (PAU) surface seeder, an improved and easy-to-use version of its older counterparts, has found space in the list machines being provided to farmers on subsidy in a bid to bolster crop residue management.
10 U.P. farmers get ICFA awards for innovation in agriculture
Presenting the awards, deputy chief minister of U.P Brajesh Pathak who was the chief guest, said that recognizing the farmers for their outstanding work would encourage them for greater innovations in agriculture.
Bill Gates meets PM Modi, discusses AI, innovation in agriculture and health: ‘Inspiring’
Microsoft founder Bill Gates met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and revealed that he discussed aspects such as artificial intelligence, innovation in agriculture and health and climate adaptation with him. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Gates said that it was inspiring to meet PM Modi and admitted that there was a lot to discuss with him.