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India's Silk Farms Get AI Upgrade, Yields Soar
SolutionsApr 24

India's Silk Farms Get AI Upgrade, Yields Soar

Former scientist Dr. Jolapuram Umamaheswari now earns steady income farming silkworms using precision science. Across India, AI and sensors are transforming ancient silk farming into a modern, profitable industry.

BBC Technology2 min read
60 Years of Handwritten Rain Records Guide India's Farms
SolutionsJun 22

60 Years of Handwritten Rain Records Guide India's Farms

Coffee-growing families in India's Kodagu district have kept daily rainfall notebooks for over 60 years, creating an invaluable record that still guides planting, harvesting, and estate management today. What started as a simple farming habit has become generational knowledge written in ink.

The Better India3 min read
India Launches Natural Farming Across 23,500 Hectares
Planet WinsFeb 19

India Launches Natural Farming Across 23,500 Hectares

Uttar Pradesh is transforming agriculture for thousands of farmers by introducing cow-based natural farming across seven drought-prone districts. The initiative promises lower costs, healthier soil, and better incomes without chemical fertilizers.

Indian Express2 min read
India Launches AI Farm Tool in Local Languages
InnovationFeb 2

India Launches AI Farm Tool in Local Languages

India's 2026 budget introduces Bharat Vistar, an AI platform delivering personalized farming advice to millions of farmers in their own languages. The tool aims to close the gap between agricultural research and field-level action.

The Better India3 min read
India and Israel Launch 'Villages of Excellence' Farm Plan
SolutionsFeb 27

India and Israel Launch 'Villages of Excellence' Farm Plan

India is expanding its successful agricultural partnership with Israel, bringing cutting-edge farming technology directly to villages across the country. The new initiative aims to boost income and productivity for hundreds of thousands of farmers.

Google News - Cooperation Success2 min read
India's Deepflow Brings AI to 1,000+ Farms Fighting Climate
Community HeroesFeb 8

India's Deepflow Brings AI to 1,000+ Farms Fighting Climate

A startup in Kerala is putting weather stations and soil sensors directly in farmers' hands, turning ancient agricultural wisdom into AI-powered decisions. The tech has already helped more than 1,000 farms across India manage crops smarter in an era of unpredictable weather.

YourStory India2 min read
South Korea Partners with India on AI-Powered Smart Farms
InnovationJan 31

South Korea Partners with India on AI-Powered Smart Farms

Punjab Agricultural University is teaming up with South Korean tech experts to bring robotics, AI, and drones to India's fields. The partnership aims to solve labor shortages and help farmers adapt to climate change through cutting-edge automation.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
India's Shamli District Powers Farms With Harrow Discs
SolutionsFeb 11

India's Shamli District Powers Farms With Harrow Discs

A small town in northern India has become a manufacturing hub for essential farming tools, supporting 35 workers directly while strengthening the country's agricultural backbone. The Jain family's factory shows how focused government support can transform local industry.

YourStory India2 min read
South Korea Partners with Punjab on Smart Farm Technology
SolutionsFeb 3

South Korea Partners with Punjab on Smart Farm Technology

Small farmers in Punjab, India are getting a lifeline through new tech partnerships with South Korea. The collaboration brings vertical farming, automation, and advanced machinery to help make small-scale farming profitable again.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Mother-Son Mushroom Farm in India Earns $470 Daily
Community HeroesFeb 2

Mother-Son Mushroom Farm in India Earns $470 Daily

A 33-year-old man and his mother turned a hobby into a thriving mushroom business that harvests 100 kg daily. Their 5,000-square-foot farm now earns up to Rs 40,000 ($470) per day and helps train new farmers.

The Better India2 min read
India's First Girls-Only Farm School Now Teaching 65+
VideosMar 9

India's First Girls-Only Farm School Now Teaching 65+

In a small Uttar Pradesh village, daughters of farmers are learning to grow purple cabbage and broccoli while mastering computers and modern agriculture. What started under a tree with 6 girls has blossomed into a movement proving rural girls can lead India's farming future.

The Better India2 min read
Punjab Partners with South Korea on Smart Farm Technology
SolutionsFeb 3

Punjab Partners with South Korea on Smart Farm Technology

Small farmers in Punjab, India are getting a technological lifeline through a new partnership with South Korea. The collaboration will bring advanced farming tools and vertical farming expertise to help make agriculture profitable again.

The Hindu2 min read
India's Monsoon Powers Mushroom Farms That Need No Soil
Innovation2d ago

India's Monsoon Powers Mushroom Farms That Need No Soil

As monsoon rains arrive, India's small farmers are discovering a profitable crop that grows without fields—mushrooms that thrive on agricultural waste and humid air. This rainy season tradition is turning into a year-round opportunity for entrepreneurs and home growers alike.

The Better India3 min read
Bhopal Graduate Grows 1,800 Israeli Avocados in India
Videos2d ago

Bhopal Graduate Grows 1,800 Israeli Avocados in India

After struggling to find quality avocados in his hometown, 26-year-old Harshit Godha studied farming techniques in Israel and returned to grow 1,800 imported plants on his family's land. His five-acre farm in Bhopal could help make the superfood more accessible across India.

The Better India3 min read
Rajasthan Hosts Global Agritech Summit to Boost Farming
InnovationApr 11

Rajasthan Hosts Global Agritech Summit to Boost Farming

India's Rajasthan state is bringing together global leaders to revolutionize farming through technology and innovation. The upcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet 2026 aims to strengthen agriculture through collaboration and entrepreneurship.

The Hindu2 min read
Indian Food Company's Farm Data System Cuts Waste by $18B
Innovation3d ago

Indian Food Company's Farm Data System Cuts Waste by $18B

A food processor started tracking farmer records digitally and accidentally built an early warning system that predicts crop quality weeks before harvest. Now India's agribusinesses are racing to turn farm data into intelligence that could save billions in lost produce.

YourStory India3 min read
Egypt and India Partner on Climate-Resilient Farming
SolutionsJun 26

Egypt and India Partner on Climate-Resilient Farming

Egypt and India are joining forces to tackle food and water security through innovative agriculture projects, including a new center dedicated to drought-resistant crops. The partnership could help millions across Africa adapt to increasingly challenging climate conditions.

Egypt Independent2 min read
India Launches Farm to Fortune Program for Growers
SolutionsMay 19

India Launches Farm to Fortune Program for Growers

Indian farmers are getting new support to boost profits through value-added exports. A groundbreaking partnership aims to connect growers directly with global markets while cutting production costs.

The Hindu2 min read
India Turns Toxic Farm Waste Into Clean Jet Fuel
SolutionsJul 2

India Turns Toxic Farm Waste Into Clean Jet Fuel

Millions of tonnes of crop waste that poison India's air each winter could soon power airlines worldwide. A new study shows the country can produce sustainable aviation fuel 40% cheaper than current global prices.

South China Morning Post2 min read
AI Platform Connects 1,200 Farm Workers to Steady Jobs in India
InnovationFeb 2

AI Platform Connects 1,200 Farm Workers to Steady Jobs in India

A Mumbai startup is using AI and WhatsApp to match farm laborers with grape growers in Maharashtra, helping workers earn consistent wages 300 days a year. The platform has already achieved an 86% retention rate among farmers desperate for reliable help.

YourStory India3 min read

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