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agricultural technology
Supply Chain How Integrated Digital Ecosystems Are Reshaping India’s Agricultural Value Chain
India's agricultural sector is moving toward connected digital ecosystems that integrate retailers, manufacturers, logistics, and finance. The Digital Agriculture Mission, Agri-Stack, and Krishi Decision Support System form the public backbone, while private platforms like nurture.retail enable data-driven decisions, improved forecasting, and smarter inventory management for agri-retailers.
Commodities ICAR Hyderabad's Smart Seed Coating Technology Boosts Crop Yield Up to 37%
The Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) in Hyderabad, under ICAR, has developed a biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology that wraps seeds in a biodegradable layer delivering microorganisms, nutrients, and crop-protection agents. Field trials across seven crops showed productivity gains of 12% to 37% over untreated seeds, with groundnut and soybean yields in Telangana improving by about 30%. The technology is patented in India and aims to partner with state seed corporations, FPOs, and private seed companies for distribution.
Technology Niqo Robotics shows India-built physical AI farming platform at France innovation conclave
Niqo Robotics, a physical AI company, showcased its India-built farming platform at the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' conclave in Nice, France. The platform, featuring the Niqo Sense AI camera, offers precision weeding, thinning, and spraying with over 99% accuracy, targeting European markets driven by rising labour costs and herbicide restrictions.