India is accelerating the adoption of agri-tech and digital agriculture through targeted incubation, generous drone subsidies, water-saving micro-irrigation, and a national Digital Agriculture Mission. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) says the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under RKVY has nurtured thousands of startups while government schemes are…
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AI-Based Monsoon Forecasts Reach 3.8 Crore Indian Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) has pioneered a first-of-its-kind AI-based weather forecasting program, delivering early monsoon predictions directly to 3.8 crore farmers across 13 Indian states. By providing forecasts up to four weeks in advance, the initiative aims to help farmers make informed decisions about Kharif crop…