India’s agriculture is at a turning level, with almost 42% of its workforce reliant on small farms (IFAD). The sector faces mounting stress: water shortage, rising debt, and as much as 15% post-harvest losses (NABARD research). Within the final three years, 70% of smallholders have misplaced half or extra of a crop, with 71% reporting extreme local weather impacts and incomes down 15.7% since 2022 (2024 Farmer Voice survey). In the end, by 2030, India is projected to see a considerable 5.8% decline in working hours – equal to 34 million full-time jobs – because of warmth stress (WEF).
But, the promise of AI-driven innovation is actual: investing in 15 foundational agricultural datasets might unlock $65 billion in worth for Indian farmers (WEF), making meals techniques extra resilient and worthwhile. In response to the India Digital Agriculture Council, solely 30% of Indian farmers had been utilizing digital instruments—representing an enormous, untapped alternative for climate-smart transformation.
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