FAO Launches Digital Farming Initiative in Zimbabwe
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched a Digital Fair in the Bikita district of Zimbabwe, aiming to bridge the digital divide in rural farming communities. This initiative is part of FAO's Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), a program designed to integrate digital technologies, including...
Kaveri University Leads the Way in Tech-Based Agricultural Education with ₹1,200 Crore Investment
Kaveri University is leading the charge in transforming agricultural education in India with the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in its curriculum. With a major ₹1,200 crore investment and partnerships with top international institutes, the university is at the cutting edge of farming's future. The university provides a...
Maharashtra Approves MahaAgri-AI Policy for Smart Farming
The Maharashtra state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the groundbreaking MahaAgri-AI Policy for 2025-2029, aiming to place the state's agriculture sector at the forefront of digital transformation. The policy seeks to integrate cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Internet of Things (IoT), drones, robotics,...
Maharashtra Sugar Mills Use AI to Boost Sugarcane Yields
In a landmark move to modernize sugarcane farming, the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI) and the Agricultural Development Trust (ADT) in Baramati have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the sugarcane cultivation process. The collaboration brings together several stakeholders, including the Maharashtra State Cooperative...