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India's Digital Agri Conference: Transforming Farming Future

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024, co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture and IIT Ropar TIF – AwaDH, aims to explore digital technology's potential in transforming Indian agriculture.

Conference Overview and Objectives

  • India Digital Agri Conference 2024 held in New Delhi
  • Co-organized by Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and IIT Ropar TIFAwaDH
  • Aimed to explore digital technology's potential in transforming Indian agriculture
  • Focus on modernizing farming practices and improving efficiency
  • Emphasis on knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration
  • Bringing together policymakers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers, and farmers

Digital Agriculture Mission and Key Strategies

  • Highlighted by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
  • Mission focuses on leveraging technology and data-driven solutions
  • Aims to empower farmers with real-time information for better decision-making

Key objectives include:

    • Advancing digital agriculture through AI, IoT, drones, and data analytics
    • Building climate-resilient farming systems
    • Empowering smallholder farmers with accessible digital tools
    • Enhancing crop protection through early detection of pests and diseases
    • Fostering innovation and investment in agri-tech sector
    • Shaping supportive policies for digital agriculture adoption

Sustainable Practices and Market Linkages

  • Emphasis on sustainable farming and climate resilience using digital tools
  • Discussions on preparing farmers to deal with climate change effects
  • Focus on improving market access for farmers through digital platforms
  • Aim to streamline supply chains and boost smallholder farmers' livelihoods
  • Exploration of AI and drone technologies for resource optimization and crop protection

 

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