The current ways of producing and consuming food have led to many seemingly intractable issues that threaten the planet and our food security Technology in agriculture is nothing new. Civilizations have been developing tools and methods to cultivate the land …
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Agri-tech set to boost farmers’ incomes by 15 – 25 % with improved ‘farm to fork’ supply chains Agriculture is an important part of India’s economy with more than 700 million Indians engaged in the sector either directly or indirectly. …
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The technology used in agriculture has drastically evolved over the years. Let’s dive into the interesting story of the evolution of agriculture. “When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilisation.”– Daniel Webster The …
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Cows are sacrosanct in India, and a hallowed creature, but its importance goes far beyond that; as the world’s largest dairy producer, you would think that India’s dairy farming techniques are top of its class. However, the typical herd size …
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The agriculture industry today faces a set of unprecedented challenges, centered on adapting to the needs of a changing world: Feeding the world’s growing population with minimal new land use – By 2050, the world’s population will increase to 9.6 …
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With the government committed to doubling farmer incomes by 2022, what role will farm inputs play in the agriculture ecosystem? As per a paper published by Niti Aayog in 2017, improvement in agricultural productivity, resource use efficiency, increase in cropping …
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AgriTech startups operate at the cutting edge of India’s critical agricultural sector, straddling established norms of growth and looking toward the future. Sangeeta Bavi, Director, Startup Ecosystem, Microsoft India & Sachin Suri, Chairman & MD, CropData delve more into empowering …
Farming 3.0 will be determining and defining the adoption of cutting edge technologies – smart farm machinery like autonomous tractors, precision agriculture practices, custom hiring centers, and digital platforms. Farming 3.0 will mean high farm productivity and minimal wastages, integrated …
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Agriculture, as we all know, has uncertainties and seasonalities. In addition to monsoon, pest and disease incidence, paucity of credit, as well as market fluctuations, leave farmers vulnerable. Agricultural contribution towards the GDP of the county is also falling gradually. …
