TECH-DRIVEN INTERVENTION

Dr. Gajendra Pratap Singh maps out leading farming technologies

Enhanced Green houses& Vertical Farming–Disruption to safe and nutritious food supply caused by global climate change can be avoided with the adaption of enhanced greenhouses and vertical farming setups that can grow desired indoor crops all year round. The output of a vertical farm can be about 400 times higher than that obtained from a traditional farm of similar area.

Big Data, I oT& Cloud Technology–Technological innovation provides better control and results in more commercial success. ‘Smart’ farming tools like big data, the internet of things (IoT), and cloud technology to navigate climate-related challenges help improve crop productivity.

Novel sensors& data analytics–Using novel sensors and combining sensors with data analytics provide farmers knowledge about the seed, soil and harvest quality. Variables like temperature, water, nutrients, light, infection and humidity can be kept under strict control.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles( U AV )– Dr ones allow farmers to survey large strips of land in much less time and provide access to advanced data that helps to optimize fertilizer levels or water requirements to potentially improve crop yields and help achieve food sustainability.

Block chain Technology–Tracing the product throughout the supply chain benefits from blockchain technology especially in an urban farm setting. It can trace food from farms to supermarket shelves, help minimize food wastage, and track genuine high-value food items. It is a promising technology towards a transparent supply chain of food but some challenges involving technical aspects and regulatory frameworks need to be addressed for it to gain wider popularity among farmers. Reliable data obtained using blockchain technology can help optimize business decisions and promote higher standards for production, distribution, efficiency and sustainability.