Topic
digital agriculture
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.
BRICS Agriculture Meet Begins in Indore; Food Security, Climate-Smart Farming on Agenda
A five-day BRICS agriculture meeting began in Indore on Tuesday, focusing on food security, climate-resilient farming, farmer welfare, and cooperation. Officials discussed agricultural technology exchange and trade. A joint declaration is expected after agriculture ministers meet on June 12-13.