Page-4 of GS-III: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers

How can artificial intelligence aid the agricultural sector?

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to use of machines for tasks which otherwise require human interventions. Indian agriculture is haunted by limitations posed by inconsistent factors such as climate change, population growth, and food security concerns. Addressing of these challenges requires ..

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Blockchain technology can aid in increasing farm income. Discuss.

The blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that allows all members to record transactions in a decentralised data log maintained on a network of computers, rather than a physical ledger or a single database. Transactions must be approved through consensus, ..

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How nanotechnology can aid in development of agriculture?

Nanotechnology refers to the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.  The application of nanomaterial’s in agriculture include plant protection products, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization, and increase yields through optimized nutrient management. Nanotechnology can be used to: Crop disease detection Nanotechnology devices and ..

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Digital India can revolutionise agriculture by addressing various structural deficiencies. Discuss.

Digital India stands for “IT+IT=IT” (i.e Indian talent + Information technology = India for tomorrow). Digital India can aid in revamping of the agriculture by addressing various structural deficiencies. Digital India can transform Indian agriculture into Digital agriculture by: Better ..

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Discuss how the intelligent devices such as robots and drones can enable smart farming? Can such technologies be successful in a cost-sensitive country like India – where the majority of the farmers are small producers?

With increasing population and declining productivity, the global agriculture sector is under pressure.  Technological solutions can help in this regard. Various agriculture technology-based startups are working on technological solutions that can transform the agriculture sector. Technological solutions like robots, drones ..

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"In the villages itself no form of credit organisation will be suitable except the cooperative society."– All Indian rural credit survey. Discuss this statement in the background of agriculture finance in India. What constrain and challenges do financial institutions supplying agricultural finances? How can technology be used to better reach and serve rural clients?

Agricultural finance has grown substantially in the last few decades thanks to revival of agricultural credit by commercial banks and regional rural banks. However, studies have shown that a major portion of this increase can be attributed to indirect lending ..

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