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What are your thoughts on E-technology for farmers in India?
e-technology is poised to be a game-changer for agriculture in India helping farmers make real-time decisions on weather, pest management and crop advice resulting increased yields. Through digital platforms, farmers can also be connected directly to buyers and their goods can command higher pricesRead more
e-technology is poised to be a game-changer for agriculture in India helping farmers make real-time decisions on weather, pest management and crop advice resulting increased yields. Through digital platforms, farmers can also be connected directly to buyers and their goods can command higher prices through transparency. The mobile banking may simplify its access to the underbanked people to financial services, such as banks or insurance firms and secure transactions. Precision agriculture systems based on GPS and IoT are able to optimize the use of resources, thus increasing productivity.
With the increase in online platforms, farmers can take training and education sessions which will help them keep up to date with modern techniques and sustainable practices .Technology based intervention can also help to leverage higher penetration of Government programs and schemes, faster on boarding process thereby making benefits more timely. Digital tracking of supply chains will help in reducing wastage and improving efficiency.
But challenges include digital literacy, particularly in rural contexts and the requirement for consistent internet connection and devices. Farmers may not be necessarily excited to use the futuristic technological advancements since they live in a colony of traditional farmers. Offering direct guidance as well as examples of clear value, can be an effective driver for adoption.
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e-technology is poised to be a game-changer for agriculture in India helping farmers make real-time decisions on weather, pest management and crop advice resulting increased yields. Through digital platforms, farmers can also be connected directly to buyers and their goods can command higher pricesRead more
e-technology is poised to be a game-changer for agriculture in India helping farmers make real-time decisions on weather, pest management and crop advice resulting increased yields. Through digital platforms, farmers can also be connected directly to buyers and their goods can command higher prices through transparency. The mobile banking may simplify its access to the underbanked people to financial services, such as banks or insurance firms and secure transactions. Precision agriculture systems based on GPS and IoT are able to optimize the use of resources, thus increasing productivity.
With the increase in online platforms, farmers can take training and education sessions which will help them keep up to date with modern techniques and sustainable practices .Technology based intervention can also help to leverage higher penetration of Government programs and schemes, faster on boarding process thereby making benefits more timely. Digital tracking of supply chains will help in reducing wastage and improving efficiency.
But challenges include digital literacy, particularly in rural contexts and the requirement for consistent internet connection and devices. Farmers may not be necessarily excited to use the futuristic technological advancements since they live in a colony of traditional farmers. Offering direct guidance as well as examples of clear value, can be an effective driver for adoption.
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