🌾 Introduction Agriculture in India is undergoing a remarkable digital transformation. As the sector strives to address long-standing challenges such as information asymmetry, low productivity, climate unpredictability, and limited extension services, technology is emerging as a game-changer. Among the most impactful innovations are AI-based chatbots and mobile applications, which are revolutionizing how farmers receive timely…
🌱 Introduction Agriculture has always been the backbone of India’s economy, employing more than 50% of the population and contributing around 18% to the national GDP. However, for decades, Indian agriculture has been plagued by inefficiencies, low productivity, climate risks, and market access issues. As rural India evolves, Agri-Tech startups are stepping in to transform…
Introduction In agriculture, timing is everything. When to sow, irrigate, apply fertilizers, or harvest often depends on one critical factor: the weather. For farmers, especially in countries like India where over 60% of agriculture is rain-fed, weather uncertainty is a constant challenge. Unseasonal rains, droughts, hailstorms, and heatwaves can wipe out an entire crop cycle…
Introduction In recent years, a powerful shift has been transforming the agricultural supply chain — the Farm-to-Fork model, driven by technology. This approach enables farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers, bypassing traditional middlemen and market inefficiencies. What used to be a multi-layered and often opaque process is now becoming transparent, efficient, and empowering…
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, employing nearly 50% of the population. Despite producing one of the highest volumes of food in the world, Indian farmers often struggle with poor market access, low prices, and a lack of transparent information. Traditionally, agricultural marketing in India has been controlled by physical mandis (wholesale…
1. Introduction Food wastage is one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 1.3 billion tonnes of food—roughly one-third of all food produced—is lost or wasted annually. This occurs while over 800 million people go hungry worldwide. In India alone, millions of tonnes…
1. Introduction India’s agricultural sector is both its greatest strength and its biggest challenge. Despite producing a massive quantity of food annually, a significant percentage of this produce never reaches the consumer due to inefficient supply chains and outdated warehousing systems. As the country pushes towards modernization and digitalization, the concepts of Smart Warehousing and…
Introduction India’s agricultural landscape is vast, diverse, and critical to the economy. It feeds over a billion people and employs more than half the nation’s workforce. Yet, a silent crisis undermines its full potential—post-harvest losses. Each year, millions of tons of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other perishables are lost not in the field but after…
Introduction India’s agricultural sector, which employs more than 50% of the country’s workforce, faces multiple challenges including unpredictable weather, low productivity, inefficient supply chains, and market access issues. To modernize and address these structural problems, the Government of India launched the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) 2021-25—a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging technology to revolutionize the…
Introduction Agriculture forms the backbone of India’s socio-economic framework, contributing significantly to GDP and providing livelihood to nearly half of the country’s population. However, the sector is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as erratic rainfall, droughts, floods, and declining soil health. To address these challenges and promote climate-resilient, sustainable agricultural practices,…