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E-Technology in Agriculture: E-Technology empowers farmers by enhancing production and marketing efficiency. Digital platforms provide access to real-time information on weather forecasts, crop management practices, pest control, and soil health, enabling farmers to make informed decisions and optimRead more
E-Technology in Agriculture:
- E-Technology empowers farmers by enhancing production and marketing efficiency. Digital platforms provide access to real-time information on weather forecasts, crop management practices, pest control, and soil health, enabling farmers to make informed decisions and optimize yields.
- Mobile apps and online portals offer market price updates, reducing the role of middlemen and helping farmers secure better prices for their produce. E-commerce platforms and digital marketplaces facilitate direct sales to consumers and businesses, expanding market reach and profitability.
- Precision farming technologies, such as GPS-guided equipment, drones, and IoT devices, allow for precise application of inputs like water, fertilizers, and pesticides, improving resource use efficiency and reducing costs. Additionally, digital payment systems ensure secure and prompt transactions, fostering financial inclusion and reducing risks associated with cash handling.
Challenges in Adopting E-Technology:
Despite the benefits, several challenges hinder farmers’ adoption of e-Technology. Limited digital literacy and lack of technical skills among farmers, especially in rural areas, pose significant barriers. Inadequate internet connectivity and infrastructure, particularly in remote regions, restrict access to digital tools. High initial costs of acquiring and maintaining technology deter small and marginal farmers.
Moreover, cultural resistance to change and skepticism about the reliability of digital solutions impede adoption. Ensuring data privacy and security is also a concern, as farmers may be wary of sharing sensitive information online. Addressing these challenges requires targeted education and training programs, improved infrastructure, and affordable technology solutions tailored to the needs of farmers.
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The economic consequences for farmers continue to rise due to extensive product losses in Indian fields following harvest mainly from improper post-harvest management practices. Appropriate sorting methods combined with grading techniques along with cleaning and proper storage practices enable succeRead more
The economic consequences for farmers continue to rise due to extensive product losses in Indian fields following harvest mainly from improper post-harvest management practices. Appropriate sorting methods combined with grading techniques along with cleaning and proper storage practices enable successful post-harvest management techniques that lower losses while raising overall returns.
Political executives who handle produce after harvest can improve product quality and shelf stability and thus increase its market worth through consumer demand.
The processing methods of drying and canning and freezing enable raw material transformation into marketable items including juices and jams and pickles. The produce accumulates enhanced value which enables farmers to generate profits by diversifying their activities beyond farming.
Harvesters can gain better market opportunities through improved management practices during post-harvest processes. Quality product management enables agricultural producers to reach superior market segments where they can interact with multiple buying entities such as processors and exporters and retailers.
The farmers become less dependent on middlemen since this improvement eliminates the situation where these intermediaries set higher prices and benefit financially by exploiting farmers. Appealing products to a broader range of buyers enables them to achieve superior price rates together with enhanced revenues.
The following elements influence post-harvest activities in India:
Post-harvest loss in India remains substantial because the country lacks sufficient cold storage facilities alongside inadequate transportation and processing units.
A wide range of farmers display inadequate information about both proper post-harvest product handling methods and quality control essentials.
Small-scale farmers face barriers because they lack access to advanced post-harvest technological equipment including refrigeration systems and cold storage units and processing machines.
Lack of Market Information: Farmers do not have information regarding the market; hence they tend to make decisions on price, marketing channels, and value-addition opportunities very poorly.
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