Why agri-tech might need a different approach to boost innovations
Primarily an agrarian economy, India holds large potential for research and technological innovation in agriculture. Nevertheless, innovations in this space which is estimated to be around $24 billion, have barely…
Over 4.5 lakh farmers throng PDKV to learn best farm practices
Nagpur: Over 4.5 lakh farmers explored innovative agricultural implements, micro-irrigation systems, and post-harvest value-addition plants, besides organic farming techniques, high-yielding, disease-resistant seed varieties, and a range of agro-related technologies during…
Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China – World
Chen Guangfei, an engineer at Huida Tech, demonstrates the operation of drones on farmland in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, earlier this month. YANG WANLI / CHINA DAILY As a major agricultural…
China makes remarkable advancements in agricultural sector development in 2024
China has made remarkable advancements in the development of its agricultural sector in 2024, featuring government efforts to arouse the enthusiasm of farmers for production and application of modern agricultural…
IoT in Agriculture: How Technology Is Transforming Farming Practices
With the implementation of IoT devices increasing globally, it is no surprise that they are being integrated into every facet of industry, leading the way for industry 4.0. New initiatives…
Where agriculture and technology will meet to feed the world
McKinsey estimates that about 500 billion US dollars could be added in value to global agriculture through drone surveillance, automation and crop monitoring. The technology is available. Agriculture was, in…