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Indian farmers are using artificial intelligence to grow crops year-round despite extreme weather, tripling yields and cutting losses by nearly a quarter. This tech revolution is transforming one of the world's oldest professions into its smartest.
Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh Choudhary turned their passion for drones into BharatRohan, a company that helps Indian farmers detect crop problems before they become visible. Their technology now serves over 50,000 farmers across seven states, boosting yields by up to 35% while cutting costs.
Dr. Bijayalakshmi Goswami launched a smart farming tech startup in Assam just months before COVID nearly destroyed it. Now her IoT system is helping Indian farmers adapt to climate change with real-time crop monitoring.
Farmers across India are transforming barren land into thriving dragon fruit farms, with some earning up to Rs 2 crore annually from this exotic crop. Their innovative techniques prove that with patience and the right approach, agricultural success can last decades.
Farmers across India are successfully growing avocados using practical techniques adapted to local conditions, proving the exotic fruit can thrive from Gujarat to Karnataka. Their hard-won wisdom offers a roadmap for anyone dreaming of cultivating this nutrient-rich crop.
Two engineers who grew up around farming built an AI-powered machine that grades onions faster and more accurately than manual sorting, saving Indian farmers thousands of dollars and preventing rejected shipments. Their startup Agrograde is turning personal farming heartbreak into technological hope for thousands of smallholder farmers.
Farmers across India are building profitable businesses by converting organic waste into vermicompost, with one entrepreneur generating $600 daily from 1,000 worm beds. This sustainable practice offers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers while creating new income streams.
A nationwide hackathon challenged India's tech talent to solve real agricultural problems with AI, drawing over 5,000 participants who built tools giving farmers instant advice in their own languages. The winning solutions could transform how millions of farmers battle unpredictable weather and soil challenges.
Rice farmers across India are breaking with tradition to adopt smarter farming methods that use half the water while producing healthier, more abundant crops. These simple changes are helping families reduce costs and grow stronger harvests even as weather becomes less predictable.
Two college students testing drones in rural India accidentally sparked an agriculture revolution. Their curious experiments now help 50,000 farmers detect crop diseases early and slash costs.
Across India's winter farmlands, a quiet revolution is helping farmers grow stronger crops while protecting soil and water for future generations. Simple, proven techniques are turning the rabi season into a model of sustainable agriculture.
Indian farmers are facing a new threat from an underground weed that destroys mustard crops before anyone sees it, but scientists are fighting back with innovative crop solutions. The breakthrough could protect India's biggest edible oil source and secure food for millions.
After watching his grandmother struggle in scorching fields, Trivikram Kumar built AI robots that now help Indian farmers plant, weed, and harvest with less pain and better results. His electric machines are transforming agriculture across three states while cutting chemical use and costs.