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Crop Diversification in India

Crop Diversification in India: Challenges and Opportunities Through Emerging Technologies

Introduction Agriculture forms the backbone of the Indian economy, employing nearly half of the workforce and contributing significantly to rural livelihoods. However, India’s agricultural landscape has long been dominated by a few staple crops—primarily rice and wheat—especially since the Green Revolution. While this revolution ensured food security, it also led to regional crop concentration, soil…

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Role of NABARD in Promoting Agricultural Innovations

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 However, challenges like low productivity, fragmented landholdings, climate change impacts, and outdated farming practices continue to threaten the sector’s sustainability.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…

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National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) and Technology Adoption

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,…

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Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming: Transforming the Future of Agriculture

Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of many economies including India, is undergoing a silent revolution driven by technology. As the world faces challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, soil degradation, and a growing global population, traditional farming methods are proving inadequate. In this context, Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming have emerged as transformative approaches that promise…

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