Media Monitor
Transforming agriculture with drone tech: The rise of Thanos Technologies
For many of us, the name Thanos evokes the image of the big bad from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But, for farmers in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, Thanos Technologies is synonymous with safety. Its drones automate the hazardous task of pesticide spraying, thereby improving the lives of these farmers.
Use of renewable energy could revolutionise agriculture in Hindu Kush Himalayas: experts
Harnessing renewable energy could revolutionise food security in the mountainous region of the Hindu Kush Himalayas, experts, including from India, said here on Tuesday. The remarks were made at a regional conference titled “Advancing Productive Uses of Renewable Energy in Agriculture in the Hindu Kush Himalayas” and hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICOMOD) in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, Nepal.
Dhanuka Introduces Powerful Insecticide ‘LaNevo’ Alongside a Bio-fertilizer
Dhanuka Agritech Limited unveiled two groundbreaking products- the powerful insecticide ‘LaNevo’, and the bio-fertilizer ‘MYCORe Super’, designed to revolutionize crop protection and yield enhancement in agriculture. ‘LaNevo’ is being launched for the first time in India and is poised for a global launch. The product along with ‘MYCORe Super’ was recently introduced in Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Nashik (Maharashtra). It will be gradually launched in the other parts of the country.
Airbots Aerospace Achieves DGCA Type Certification for Surya Shakti 15L Drone: A Milestone Towards Agricultural Empowerment in India
Airbots Aerospace, a pioneering Indian agri-tech startup, is proud to announce the successful achievement of DGCA type certification for its ground-breaking Surya Shakti 15L Drone. This certification marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards revolutionizing agricultural spraying practices in India. The Surya Shakti 15L Drone sets a new standard in agricultural drone technology, offering farmers unparalleled efficiency, precision, and safety in pesticide and nutrient application at an affordable price point.
IIT Mandi researchers develop biodegradable polymeric microgels for sustainable agriculture
A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has achieved a significant breakthrough in sustainable agriculture with the development of natural polymer-based multifunctional smart microgels. These microgels are engineered for the slow release of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizers over an extended period, presenting a promising solution to enhance crop nutrition while minimizing environmental impact.
IIM Lucknow study highlights importance of digitizing India’s agriculture sector
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow’s research highlights the importance of digitizing India’s farming and agricultural sectors. The research, published in the technology analysis and strategic management journal, examines the impact of Agtech platforms on Indian agriculture and proposes a framework for building successful platforms in rural markets.
Drone Didis to conquer skies
Just a few years ago, the notion of women from villages becoming drone pilots, affectionately known as Drone Didis, seemed unfathomable. Yet, today, it is a reality. Be it Sunita from Sitapur or Devki Rajput from Mainpuri, they stand as harbingers of change and ambassadors of an impending revolution set to sweep the rural enclaves of UP. They are among the ninety village women selected to assume the role of ‘Drone Pilots.’
Agricultural mechanisation in India, the strategic role of EIMA Agrimach
The robust growth of the agricultural machinery market has not yet filled the technological deficit of Indian agriculture. Forecasts indicate that the incremental trend, favoured by state subsidy programs, will continue in the coming years with investments in the latest generation of machinery. Agromechanical exhibitions are a knowledge hub.
What does Climate Smart Agriculture mean for India?
Not just droughts or shifting monsoons, the current Indian agriculture and food system faces multiple challenges. These include high input costs, deteriorating soil health, continued debt cycles of farmers, inequitable market access, and lack of financial security, particularly for small and medium-landholding farmers. Climate variability has compounded these challenges and threatens the livelihood of around 60 per cent of the rural Indian population.
Use of satellite tech to weed out paddy buying fraud laudable
The Odisha government’s decision to remove a staggering 1.7 million plots from this year’s kharif paddy procurement records is a laudable move. After receiving complaints about fabricated data of cultivable land being uploaded, the state food supplies and consumer welfare department went in for a satellite survey and found that at least 1.79 million plots had been faked. Bizarre as it may sound, plots bearing forest, water bodies, orchards and fallow tracts were registered as paddy-growing land.