The agriculture sector in India is a major driver of the economy, contributing to about 15% of the country’s GDP. However, the sector is also facing a number of challenges, such as low productivity, lack of access to timely information, and climate change. To address these challenges, a number of Agri-tech start-ups have emerged in […]
The agricultural sector in India is changing significantly, thanks to agritech, or agricultural technology. The world’s largest industry is agriculture. It creates approximately $1.3 trillion worth of food yearly and employs over one billion people. Around 50% of the liveable land on Earth is made up of pasture and crops, which provide as both habitat […]
India is a country with a large agricultural sector, accounting for about 15% of the country’s GDP. However, Indian agriculture is also facing several challenges, including low productivity, water scarcity, and pest infestation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to address many of these challenges and transform Indian agriculture. AI can be used to improve […]
Food security is crucial for ensuring access to safe and nutritious food for all. Agritech, the application of technology in agriculture, holds great promise in addressing the challenges of food security by revolutionizing agricultural practices. An Overview of Food Security in India: Food security includes availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability of food. India faces challenges […]
Agriculture in India is a key pillar of the economy. Agriculture contributes to over 16% of the country’s GDP and employs more than 50% of the workforce. Despite this , the Indian agricultural system lacks infrastructure and digitisation. Indian farmers encounter a range of challenges, including unpredictable weather patterns, inadequate water management, limited financial access, […]
The agri-business sector is a dynamic and vital industry that plays a pivotal role in feeding the world’s population. However, agri-businesses face a unique set of financial challenges and complexities. From managing seasonality and commodity price volatility to navigating regulatory requirements and supply chain risks, financial management in the agri-business domain requires specialized expertise. This […]
Food is a universal need and an essential part of our daily lives. However, the food system we have today is facing unprecedented challenges like never before, ranging from climate change to pandemics such as COVID-19. This makes it more important than ever to transform our food systems for a sustainable future. Introduction: What is […]
Agriculture has traditionally been practised by ploughing the land to prepare it for the upcoming season or harvest. Do we, however, immediately embrace it when assured that no-tilling will boost our yield? Let’s examine the concept of no-tilling. No- tillage farming is an agricultural method in which a new crop is sown inside the leftovers […]
Characteristics of Good Quality Seeds 1. Genetic Purity This is the seed’s true-to-type nature. In other words, the plant, tree, or seedling that grows from the seed must resemble its mother completely. In order to increase the crop’s yield, resistance, or other quality features, it is imperative to have this quality trait. 2. Physical Quality […]