Technology in Agriculture

Agriculture and Technology

• 'Planet' Unveiling the Power of Satellite Data: Getting to Ground Truth in Asia

  Exploring the intricate connection between space technology and real-world impact, we delve into Part One of this illuminating series: How Satellite Data is Revolutionizing Food Distribution Verification in Asia.…

• Top 10 Digital Initiatives Helpful For Farmers 

  Introducing information technology in the agriculture sector in order to enhance the knowledge of farmers. Check top digital initiatives that are helpful for farmers.…

• CeRA Libraries Providing Research Data to ICAR, Agriculture Universities, State Government

  CeRA aims is to facilitate the accessibility of scientific journals to all researchers and teachers in the National Agricultural Research System by providing access to information. The 152 Consortium members consist of ICAR institutes/NRCs/Directorate/Project Directorates/National Bureau etc. and State Agricultural Universities.…

• Digital Crop Survey Launched in 12 States to Generate Data on Cultivation

  The Centre has launched a pilot project on Digital Crop Survey in 12 States to create a verified source of crop cultivation data, while also highlighting the vulnerability of certain crops to climate change.…

• NMIMS School of Agricultural Science & Technology Students Publish Patent

  NMIMS School of Agricultural Science & Technology students publish a patent for a Chemical-Free Storage-cum-Selling Device, enhancing the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, showcasing the school's commitment to innovation and agricultural advancement.…

• AgriTech Innovations 2023: Transforming Farming with AI, Robotics, and Drones

  The field of agriculture is advancing day by day. Today, we have bought some latest trends and innovations concerned with Agriculture.…

• Tech-Driven Agriculture: Unleashing New Growth Opportunities for Farmers

  In the coming days, tech-driven agriculture may be in the trend. As PM Modi said that "AI is the Future" during a visit to the USA. However, technology in agriculture will unleash growth opportunities for farmers.…

• Knowing Market Price No More Hassle for Farmers, Cisco, Social Alpha unveil Krishi Mangal Second Cohort

  Cisco and Social Alpha have successfully concluded their first edition of Krishi Mangal, an effort to provide support to small farmers, and now selected cohort start-ups for its second edition. "Our initiative Krishi Mangal will help these farmers access technology that can reduce their risk…

• Cutting-Edge Digital Tool Transforms Agriculture's Future

  Researchers from Germany, France, and the Czech Republic have created a new "digital decision support tool" to help transition to sustainable and diverse agricultural systems.…

• Indogulf Group: Leading the Way in Agricultural Innovation and Affordable Solutions

  Established in 1993, the Indogulf Group, specifically Indogulf Cropsciences Limited, has made significant contributions to the fields of Agriculture and Public Health. With a strong focus on affordability, timely availability, value for money, and innovation, the company has become a leading manufacturer of Crop Protection…

• Amity International School Student Creates Revolutionary Solar-Powered Agro Vehicle, "SO-APT"

  Suhani Chauhan, a student of Class XI, Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, has developed a path-breaking innovation “SO-APT”, a unique solar-operated Agro Vehicle with portable tools.…

• Marginal Farmers of The Country Should Get the Benefit of Technology, Says Tomar

  The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the farmers should get the benefit of technology while inaugurating the summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA) on Farm Machinery Technology.…

• Maximize Your Crop Yield with Kissan GPT: The AI Chatbot for Indian Farmers

  Introducing ‘Kissan GPT’, an AI-powered chatbot based on ChatGPT and Whisper, designed especially to assist farmers in maximizing crop output.…

• CSIR-NIIST Commercializes Technology for Making Agro-Waste Leather Substitutes

  The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) commercialized an innovative technology to manufacture leather from agro-residues, providing an alternative to animal and synthetic leather in an environment-friendly and cost-effective manner in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.…

• Advantages and Disadvantages of No-Till Farming

  Did you know that soil tilling is one of the biggest contributors to soil degradation? No-tilling farming is a technique for growing crops without tilling the soil. Experts believe that the benefits of no-tilling outweigh those of tillage-based systems.…

• Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad Unveils its New Logo

  RICH is an initiative of the Government of Telangana, a Science and Technology Cluster under the Office of the PSA…

• ATAL Programme: AgMatrix Announces International Training Cum Workshop on Agtech and Innovations

  AgMatrix, in association with VNMKV-Parbhani & MPKV-Rahuri has announced 'Agri Technological Advances Learning' (ATAL) programme curated by top industry veterans and academic experts with Krishi Jagran as the media partner.…

• Solar-Powered Hydroponics: What Is It & How Does it Work?

  A solar power hydroponics system relies on solar panels to provide electricity for pumps and lights, which are used to control the flow of water and light to the plants. Let’s know more about this technique below.…

• CNH Industrial Unveils Their Latest Ag Tech & Smart Farming Firsts in Phoenix

  The organization displayed its successful advancement in the field of Precision Technology at a two-day gathering for the financial, investor, and media communities…

• Farmers Trained in Latest Techniques of Agriculture in Bhiwani

  Experts trained the farmers in cutting-edge techniques for cultivating the wheat crop, with the management of soil health and sustainable agriculture serving as major themes.…

• ICRISAT Launches Chess-Inspired App to Educate Farmers on Soil Conservation and Climate-Smart Practices

  The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISA) has created a mobile gaming app called MRIDA that assists small-scale crop producers in strategizing climate-smart agricultural management practices…

• Tomar Advises Farmers to Use Technology to Ensure Good Production & Profit

  Haryana, according to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, is a model state for crop production and horticulture.…

• Zimbabwe Space Satellite ZIMSAT 1 Launched to Boost Agriculture, Here’s All You Must Know

  Less than a year after President Emmerson Mnangagwa took office following the military coup that removed long-time leader Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe began planning to launch the satellite.…

• AGRIGATE 2022: India’s Largest AgTech Conclave Held in Kolkata

• WayCool becomes India’s First Agri-Tech player to join the Global EV 100 initiative

  WayCool is set to join the global initiative of making electric transport the new normal by 2030.…

• Benefits of Trellising in Agriculture

  Many of the vegetables are grown on trellises in India, locally called ‘pandals’ by Indian farmers, which as an agricultural practice goes as far back as the 14th and 15th century.…

• RMSI Cropalytics Launches India’s First Ever Crop Map at Village-Level

  RMSI Cropalytics is a subsidiary of RMSI, a global consultancy with three decades of expertise in geospatial analytics, integrating earth sciences, remote sensing, and climate risk modeling.…

• 6G Ready to Launch in India by End of this Decade: PM Modi

  Prime Minister Modi stressed at the Smart India Hackathon in order to foster an innovation culture in India. He said that society has come to accept innovation as a profession, and in such a circumstance, we must accept fresh perspectives and original thinking.…

• AgriOrigin: Agri Trading Now Accessible at Your Fingertips

  AgriOrigin provides a wide variety of commodities. You can either sell or buy easily from AgriOrigin. Following are the commodities offered by the company:…

• “Innovations in Agrotechnology Should Focus on Helping Small Farmers,” TNAU VC

  TNAU Vice-Chancellor V Geethalakhmi said an estimated $500 million to $1 billion is expected to be invested in agrotechnology-based startups annually and urged the students to take advantage of the opportunity available in the sector.…

• Incorporating Machine Learning Algorithms in Agriculture Industry Can Substantially Increase Production

  Machine Learning (ML) techniques have emerged as viable alternatives and complement regularly used modeling methodologies in agriculture and related fields.…

• Lawrencedale Agro to Bring Organized Financial Service Access for Farmers

  LEAF facilitates and drives this positive social impact by providing innovative and affordable financial services, as well as introducing a slew of structured, customized financial products and services to marginalized farmers.…

• Centre Approves MoU between India & UAE on Cooperation in Industries & Advanced Technologies

  The implementation of the MoU may result in an increase in research and innovation in all areas of mutual cooperation, particularly renewable energy, artificial intelligence, industry enabling technologies, and health and life science.…

• Technological Advancements in Agriculture are Providing New Career Opportunities in Agri Sector

  In terms of agriculture, India has made enormous progress throughout the years. The country has become self-sufficient in food. Despite the fact that agriculture has become one of the most profitable industries in the world, there is still a global food crisis.…

• PARAM PORUL Supercomputer Unveiled at NIT, Tiruchirappalli

  For the benefit of researchers, multiple applications from various scientific domains such as Weather and Climate, Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry, Molecular Dynamics, Material Sciences, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and so on have been installed on the system. This high-end computing system will be a significant asset to…

• Government Revises Biosafety Guidelines for Genome-Edited Plants

  The Department of Biotechnology announced rules for the safety evaluation of genome-edited plants on Tuesday, which is likely to speed up the country's crop genetic development.…

• Dutch Innovation Uses 90% Less Water to Help Grow Plants in the World's Driest Regions

  The Waterboxx plant cocoon technology has kept a plant in full bloom during the high temperature of Santa Helena. Dutch businessman Pieter Hoff developed this method in 2003.…

• Punjab Govt Approves Rs 1,500 per acre Incentive to Farmers Adopting DSR

  Farmers who choose DSR must register their interest on a portal developed in-house by a team of Mandi Board software developers. Farmers' databases from the Anaj Kharid Portal will be used, and officials will conduct on-the-ground verification of farmers who choose DSR.…

• Implementation of Genome Editing Technology In Agriculture Can Improve Crop Varieties

  Crop genome editing could help breeding programs advance much more quickly. It has the potential to stimulate the development of characteristics in novel crops, allowing for increased yield and pest resistance, climate change adaption, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications.…

• Project Arth & ENACTUS IIT Delhi Students Receives "Go Kasht" Machine To Address Waste Management in Gaushala

  The use of a cow dung-based log machine can assist Gaushala in addressing their waste management issues, providing an additional source of employment to its employees or nearby villagers, and contributing to the reduction of deforestation.…

• STIHL India's ‘Parivartan Samwad’ Witnessed Huge Participation in Manali

  The event was arranged to discuss and guide users on new technology and to bring about a transformation in their work area.…

• Brio Hydroponics Brings a First of Its Kind Patented Solarig ® Rain Protection Technology from Israel To Indian Farmers

  Agritech startup Brio Hydroponics introduces India's first 3-layer, retractable, patented Rain Protection Technology Nethouse in collaboration with PIC-Plast Limited, Israel, in an attempt to address the climatic challenge of the Indian farming sector.…

• F2C Startups in India Working to Create Transparency and Access in the Food Supply Chain

  Farm to Consumer, or F2C as it is known today, is conventionally a direct channel between farmers and the end consumers, a network that helps eliminate supply chain inefficiencies while guaranteeing better pricing for both sides of the table.…

• How Blockchain Technology Can Revolutionize Agriculture Sector?

  Blockchain is a technology that can bring breakthroughs in the Agri sector with its potential.…

• Omnivore Launches New $130 Million Venture Fund Focusing On Agritech And Environmental Sustainability

  Omnivore, India’s leading agritech venture capital firm, announced today the launch of its third fund, with a target corpus of USD 130 million (INR 1000 crore).…

• MAVIM Launched e-Business Portal For Women Farmers & Entrepreneurs For More Trading Opportunities & Bigger Clientele

  The E-business portal, developed by ESDS, is a technologically advanced marketplace for various business activities, including buyer and supplier trading eco-systems.…

• Indian Start-ups Qzense and Sensegrass Win Agritech Pitch Contest Organized by TBDC in Canada

  This unique opportunity has acted as a bridge-builder and has become the steppingstone for entrepreneurs to explore TBDC’s Start-up Visa Program to become success stories.…

• Embassy of Israel Shares Smart Agriculture Practices & Donates Drip Irrigation Kit On Good Deeds Day

  Embassy of Israel in India said, “We couldn’t have found a better match than Shaurya Foundation Trust to partner on this International Good Deeds Day.…

• BARC and SKUAST-K Signed The Agreement For Using Radiation Technology To Boost Crop Yields

  Radiation technology is being introduced in the agricultural sector by the mutual agreement of BARC and SKUAST-K.…

• Farmers Reaping Significant Benefits From Carbon Credits, Conventional Revenue No longer Only Source of Income

  Andhra Pradesh Farmers have received benefits from carbon credits.…