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food annually, a significant percentage of this produce never reaches the consumer due to inefficient supply chains and outdated warehousing systems.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 Climate change has emerged as a significant threat to global food security, ecosystem balance, and rural livelihoods, particularly in countries like India where agriculture remains the mainstay of millions. Erratic rainfall patterns, increasing temperatures, soil degradation, and the loss of biodiversity are intensifying farming challenges. In this context, agroforestry has gained prominence as a…
Introduction Agriculture plays a pivotal role in India’s economy, sustaining nearly 60% of its population. However, challenges like low productivity, fragmented landholdings, climate change impacts, and outdated farming practices continue to threaten the sector’s sustainability. In this context, agricultural innovations—ranging from modern farming techniques to agri-tech solutions—have become crucial for transforming Indian agriculture. The National…
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,…
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, employing nearly 50% of the country’s workforce. However, challenges such as fragmented landholdings, declining soil health, low productivity, and climate variability continue to limit agricultural growth. In recent years, technological interventions, especially drones—popularly known as Kisan Drones—are emerging as game-changers in modernizing Indian agriculture. Recognizing their potential,…