smart farming

AI-based weather advisories can help farmers decide when to sow, irrigate, spray and harvest. Here is how the technology is reaching Indian farms.

AI, drones and digital tools are changing Indian farming in 2026. Know how new technology can help farmers with crop advice, machinery and farm decisions.

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed an artificial intelligence-based system that detects crop diseases at an early stage, helping farmers reduce losses and improve productivity.

Farmers in Gujarat are adopting advanced farm machinery and precision technologies to tackle labour shortages, improve efficiency and reduce cultivation costs.

South Korea is converting abandoned underground coal mines into smart farms that grow vegetables year-round using LED lighting, hydroponics and climate control.

Researchers have developed an AI-powered smart camera that detects weeds in real time while tractors move through fields, helping reduce herbicide use and production costs.

Autonomous weeding robots are helping farmers control weeds, reduce labour dependence, and improve farm efficiency through precision agriculture.

South Korea's vertical strawberry farms are producing high-quality fruit in controlled environments while using less land and water.