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In the dynamic landscape of Indian agriculture, the dawn of smart farming technologies heralds a new era of innovation and efficiency. Recently, significant strides have been made in this sector, exemplified by Arya.ag’s, strategic partnership with Crystal Crop Protection Limited. This collaboration introduces a nationwide crop monitoring initiative powered by Arya.ag’s cutting-edge satellite crop monitoring tool, “Prakshep”. Such initiatives underscore India’s commitment to advancing agricultural practices towards greater productivity and sustainability, a commitment further reinforced in India’s Interim Budget 2024. Let’s look into more aspects related to the smart agriculture market in India.

India’s smart agriculture market is poised for remarkable growth, projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.38 per cent and is expected to garner a revenue of $886.21 million by 2028, according to insights from Inkwood Research. This trajectory is fuelled by several factors including the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, advancements in analytics and supportive government initiatives. The segmentation of this market highlights various components and types, such as smart greenhouse systems, precision farming techniques, livestock monitoring solutions, and precision aquaculture methods.

Innovative technological solutions

One of the pivotal contributions of data-driven technologies to agriculture lies in the integration of AI-based sensors and IoT devices with farm machinery. This integration facilitates real-time monitoring and decision-making, empowering farmers with actionable insights to optimise crop yields and resource management. Arya.ag’s partnership with Crystal Crop Protection Limited exemplifies this approach, aiming to equip farmers across key Indian states with data-driven strategies for sustainable farming practices and enhanced yields.

Furthermore, collaborations like the one between Zuari FarmHub and CropX Technologies underscore the industry’s commitment to revolutionising farming practices through real-time monitoring and digital agronomic solutions. These initiatives not only enhance productivity but also underscore a broader commitment to sustainability in agriculture.

Government’s digital agri initiatives

In the Interim Budget 2024, the Indian government reaffirmed its commitment to digital agriculture by allocating Rs 450 crore for the Digital Agriculture Mission and an additional Rs 600 crore for the advancement of technology in the agriculture sector. Such financial support underscores the government’s recognition of the pivotal role that technology plays in transforming Indian agriculture.

Government’s initiatives, such as the “India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture” plan and the National Agriculture Market (eNAM) online trading portal, further bolster the digital transformation of the agricultural sector. These efforts aim to create a more integrated market for agricultural products while leveraging technology to empower farmers and streamline trade processes.

In parallel, strategic partnerships between organisations like the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) are instrumental in co-creating data-driven innovations to support smallholder farmers. Initiatives like DiCRA (Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture) offer invaluable insights into climate resilience, guiding public investments and policy frameworks to bolster agricultural sustainability.

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In the dynamic landscape of Indian agriculture,

Agro chems – Fertilizers, Opinions, Sustainability

By Naresh Deshmukh, Crop Nutrition Business – Chief Operating Officer, Mahadhan AgriTech Ltd

Effective resource utilisation is essential for ensuring food security, conserving natural resources, and mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture. Therefore, sustainable agriculture is the need of the hour as it strikes a harmonious balance between agricultural productivity and the responsible use of natural resources. This can motivate farmers to adopt more nutrient-responsible approaches, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and efficient agricultural future.

Agriculture holds undeniable importance in numerous nations, serving as a vital sector that furnishes both food and essential raw materials for diverse industries. It also plays a significant role in the global economy. Within the context of India, the agricultural sector takes on paramount significance, contributing approximately 17 per cent to the nation’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and serving as the primary source of livelihood for over 60 per cent  of its population.

Resource utilisation in agriculture encompasses the efficient and responsible deployment of various resources, including land, water, mineral fertilisers, energy, labour, and more, to foster sustainable and productive farming practices. Effective resource utilisation is essential for ensuring food security, conserving natural resources, and mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture. Therefore, the primary goal of sustainable agriculture is to strike a harmonious balance between agricultural productivity and the responsible use of natural resources, mainly soil and water, to safeguard long-term soil health for sustained productivity. Sustainable practices aim to address a spectrum of challenges prevalent in Indian agriculture including soil degradation and water scarcity, by implementing more resilient and climate-change-ready farming practices. The adoption of these practices can significantly contribute to the development of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector in India.

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By Naresh Deshmukh, Crop Nutrition Business –

Agrotech, Company News, Europe, Sustainability

The collaboration will be used in asparagus and winegrowing

Huawei and Dronetech, Austria’s largest drone service provider announce new applications resulting from their collaboration in 5G smart farming.

The two companies provided an update on their pioneer project that started last year, and introduced how their 5G and IoT technologies can advance sustainability in agriculture. They also hosted a panel made up of digitalisation and agriculture experts discussing how technology innovation, and 5G particularly, can promote sustainable farming amid rising global concerns for food security.

The two companies announce that their collaboration is entering the second phase called “Digital Sky”, where Huawei will provide cloud computing services on top of 5G and Dronetech’s drones will survey the land and objects to capture images. 

“The project of Huawei and Dronetech with drone use in asparagus and winegrowing is the first in Austria and here we want to analyse plant growth with real-time image recognition. By doing so, we want to improve the harvest, the output and the quality of the products,” said Andreas Reichhardt, Director-General of Directorate-General VI – Telecommunications, Postal Services and Mining at the Austrian Ministry of Finance. 

The collaboration will be used in asparagus