There have been several recent developments in e-technology for farmers, aimed at improving their productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Some of the key developments include:

1. Precision Agriculture: Precision agriculture uses technology such as GPS, drones, and sensors to collect data on soil type, moisture levels, and crop health, allowing farmers to make data-driven decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
2. Mobile Apps: Mobile apps such as Farmingdale, Farmizen, and Cropin provide farmers with access to market prices, weather forecasts, and expert advice on crop management. They also enable farmers to track their yields, monitor soil health, and receive notifications on crop-related issues.
3. Drones: Drones equipped with cameras and sensors are being used for crop monitoring, soil analysis, and precision agriculture. They can also be used for tasks such as spraying pesticides and fertilizers more efficiently.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI-powered platforms like John Deere’s FarmSight use machine learning algorithms to analyze data from various sources such as weather stations, sensors, and satellites to provide farmers with insights on crop health, yield predictions, and recommendations for improved decision-making.
5. Internet of Things (IoT): IoT devices such as smart irrigation systems and automated farm equipment enable farmers to remotely monitor and control their operations, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency.
6. E-commerce platforms: E-commerce platforms like BigBasket, Grofers, and JioMart are providing farmers with a direct platform to sell their produce to consumers, eliminating intermediaries and increasing their profits.

These developments are transforming the agriculture sector in India by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving yields.

The main reason for the sudden climate change in recent times is primarily due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, which release large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This is known as anthropogenic global warming.

Here are some key factors contributing to climate change:

1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions: Burning fossil fuels for energy releases CO2, which remains in the atmosphere for centuries, trapping heat and leading to global warming. CO2 levels have increased by about 40% since the Industrial Revolution, mainly due to fossil fuel burning.
2. Deforestation and land-use changes: The clearance of forests for agriculture, urbanization, and other human activities releases carbon stored in trees and reduces the ability of forests to absorb CO2.
3. Methane (CH4) emissions: Livestock farming, natural gas production and transport, and landfills are significant sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
4. Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions: Agricultural activities, industrial processes, and the burning of fossil fuels also release N2O, another potent greenhouse gas.
5. Aerosol emissions: Particulates in the atmosphere, such as soot and sulfates, can reflect sunlight and amplify global warming.
6. Changes in Earth’s energy balance: Human activities have altered the planet’s energy balance by increasing the amount of heat trapped in the atmosphere