The document discusses the need for precision farming in India to address current challenges in agriculture like a growing population, climate change, and inefficient practices. Precision farming uses technologies like sensors, drones, GPS, and data analytics to optimize practices, improve yields, reduce costs, and detect pests and diseases early. While precision farming provides benefits, its adoption faces obstacles in India like high costs, lack of infrastructure, and need for training. The government is taking initiatives to support precision farming through funding, research, and training to make it more accessible to farmers.

1. NEED FOR PRECISION
FARMING IN INDIA
BY: HIMANSHU KUMAR

2. INTRODUCTION
- Welcome to the presentation on the need for precision
farming in India
- Precision farming refers to the use of advanced technologies
to optimize agricultural practices and increase productivity
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3. CURRENT CHALLENGES IN
INDIAN AGRICULTURE
Rapidly growing population and shrinking arable land
- Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns
- Limited access to resources such as water, fertilizers,
and pesticides
- Inefficient farming practices leading to low yields and
crop losses

4. WHAT IS PRECISION FARMING
-Precision farming involves the
integration of various technologies
and data-driven approaches to
enhance agricultural practices
- It includes the use of sensors,
drones, GPS, artificial intelligence,
and data analytics
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5. BENEFITS OF PRECISION
FRAMING
IoT: Internet of Things
- Improved crop yield and quality
- Optimal use of resources, reducing
wastage and environmental impact
- Enhanced efficiency in irrigation and
water management
- Early detection of diseases and pests,
leading to timely interventions
- Reduction in labor and production costs
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6. PRECISION FARMING
TECHNIQUES
- Remote sensing: Using satellite imagery and drones to
monitor crop health, identify nutrient deficiencies, and
detect stress factors
- Variable rate technology: Applying fertilizers,
pesticides, and irrigation based on specific needs of
different areas within a field
- Automated systems: Deploying robots and
autonomous machinery for seeding, planting, and
harvesting tasks
- Data analytics: Analyzing farm data to make informed
decisions and optimize agricultural practices

7. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF
PRECISION FARMING
-Precision farming can also increase
revenue for cash crop farms by $20,000
to $70,000 per year.
-However, precision farming can have
high initial investment and
maintenance costs.
-Farmers need to invest in expensive
equipment, such as sensors, drones,
satellites, computers, and software.
-They also need to train employees to
use the technologies.

8. COMPONENTS OF PRECISION
FARMING

9. PRESENT SCENARIO

10. OBSTACLES IN PRECISION
FARMING

11. GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
- Indian government's support for precision
farming
- Funding and subsidies for adopting
advanced technologies
- Research and development programs to
promote innovation in agriculture
- Training and capacity-building initiatives
for farmers

12. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
•Water conservation
•Reduced chemical usage
•Reduced eutrophication
•Reduced pollution
•Improved soil health
•Reduced risk of pests and diseases
•Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
•Biodiversity and wildlife conservation

13. CHALLAENGES AND
ROADBLOCKS
- High initial investment and limited
awareness among farmers
- Lack of infrastructure and connectivity
in rural areas
- Technical know-how and skilled
workforce required for implementing
precision farming practices
- Need for policy reforms and regulations
to address privacy and data security
concerns

14. FUTURE OUTLOOKS
- High initial investment and limited
awareness among farmers
- Lack of infrastructure and connectivity
in rural areas
- Technical know-how and skilled
workforce required for implementing
precision farming practices
- Need for policy reforms and regulations
to address privacy and data security
concerns

15. ADAPTION AND SCALABILITY
There's merit in adopting it to meet the needs of
Indian farmers since India is an agriculture
dominating country with almost half of the working
population involved in this sector
One of the main challenges is the high cost and
complexity of the technologies involved. Farmers
need to invest in equipment, software, and training
to use precision agriculture tools, which may not
be affordable or accessible for many, especially
smallholders and developing countries.

16. HELP OF FARMERS BY PRECISION
FARMING
•Increase agricultural productivity
•Prevent soil degradation
•Reduce chemical usage in crop
production
•Use water resources efficiently
•Improve crop quality
•Improve environmental protection
•Improve food safety
•Improve rural economic development
•Reduce the risk of environmental pollution
•Monitor and manage crops more
effectively
•Reduce the risk of pests and diseases
•Improve soil health

17. CONCLUSION
Precision agriculture gives farmers the
ability to more effectively use crop inputs
including fertilizers, pesticides, tillage and
irrigation water.
More effective use of inputs means
greater crop yield and(or) quality, without
polluting the environment.
-Precision farming is crucial for Indian agriculture
- It offers solutions to challenges faced by farmers
and ensures sustainable and profitable practices
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