‘Erratic’ is the word widely used to describe the Indian Monsoon which is one of the most fascinating atmospheric events on the planet. Come June and the monsoon enters the Indian subcontinent from the coasts of Kerala and then moving northwards, covers the entire country in less than a month- blessing some parts with moderate rains, wreaking havoc in several parts and leaving some regions thirsty. The performance of the southwest monsoon decides the state of agricultural productivity in India, and largely the state of the Indian economy. The pressure to increase crop productivity for a growing population with shrinking cultivable land is immense. Thankfully, the technological revolution in the agriculture sector can help achieve this difficult goal.
It is widely believed that AgriTech is going to drive the next green revolution in India. Sensing the need for technological disruption in the sector, Amnex has developed several innovative products that can bring advancement to farming. With a view to maximizing productivity, we have infused technologies such as IoT, GIS, Predictive Analytics, Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence in developing solutions that are as intuitive as a farmer. For example, our product Croptrack empowers farmers to track weather and enable them to make informed decisions to reduce crop loss. Employing Predictive Analytics techniques, it enables farmers to predict their yield before harvesting and help them plan their finances accordingly.
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that technology has the power to run farms like a well-organized corporate company. Our innovative product Farmlive facilitates farmers to manage large farms remotely. IoT solutions are enabling farmers to optimize their production and reduce crop loss. Drone survey of the field, GIS-enabled applications have made it much easier for the farmers to monitor their crops.
Even policymakers can keep an eye on sowing progress, midseason condition of the crop, and the final yield with the help of our product Agrogate. The solution leverages high-frequency satellite data and IoT sensors to gather accurate information about the crop. The solutions developed by Amnex not only assist farmers and policymakers but also other stakeholders such as agri input companies selling fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds; insurance companies, mandis purchasing produce, and ultimately the consumers.
We frequently come across cases in which engineers and computer geeks leave their white-collar jobs to make a ‘career’ in farming. We are living in an era of land-less hydroponics farming in which the entire farm can be managed from a computer. Undersea farming is gaining momentum across the world. In such a situation, it is important to revitalize age-old farming practices with a magic touch of technology. It has become essential for farmers to steer away from speculative farming and embrace predictive agriculture. The transition will not only improve farmers’ financial health but will also provide a much-needed boost to the Indian economy.
