India's Digital Agri Conference: Transforming Farming Future

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 TIF – AwaDH
• 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