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agtech
Technology AI's role in making complex agricultural technologies easier to discover, compare and evaluate
AI is moving beyond automation in agriculture, helping farmers and agri-business teams discover, compare and evaluate a growing mix of complex technologies, according to The Hindu BusinessLine. By turning raw sensor, satellite and weather data into personalised recommendations and plain-language comparisons, AI reduces information overload and supports decisions from sowing windows to post-harvest market outlooks.
Technology The invisible layer powering agriculture: Why software will matter more than soil
Indian agribusinesses invest heavily in physical infrastructure like cold chains but neglect the software layer that captures farm data. According to Vinay Nair, co-founder of KhetiBuddy, treating farm data as a strategic asset can improve yield predictability, traceability, and supply chain decisions. India's fragmented agricultural landscape has forced the development of software that can handle complexity, giving it a competitive advantage over Western platforms.
Commodities BioPrime's Technology Boosts Crop Nutrition by Enhancing Fertilizer Efficiency and Nutrient Uptake
Pune-based BioPrime AgriSolutions has developed technology that improves crop nutrition by increasing nutrient uptake and fertilizer efficiency. A two-year study showed 25% fertilizer reduction improved nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron storage in grains by up to 10%. The company addresses nutrient use efficiency bottlenecks and the long-term decline in crop nutrient density.