Home » smart farming technology
current affairs

E‑commerce and Digital Platforms for Agricultural Marketing in India

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…

Read More
current affairs

Role of AI and Blockchain in Reducing Food Wastage

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…

Read More