Farmers advancing towards mobile-based crop monitoring and global markets: Dharmendra Pradhan
He said the government aims to transform farmers not just into producers but into entrepreneurs.
Meerut (UP), Jul 8 (PTI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said farmers in India are now moving towards mobile-based crop monitoring and gaining access to global markets with the help of technology.
He said that an innovation hub has been established at the university in collaboration with IIT, Ropar and the Centre for Agricultural Skill Development will also be launched soon.
Highlighting the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, Pradhan said AI will guide farmers in identifying crop diseases and suggest possible solutions.
Also present at the event, Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary said that with the help of technology, Indian farmers can connect with the global marketplace.
He urged farmers to form Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and noted that the launch of the innovation centre marks the beginning of a new era in agriculture.
He added that startups and agricultural scientists are now working hand in hand with farmers to help reduce farming risks. PTI COR KIS SKY SKY
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