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“Rapid population growth makes it harder to eliminate poverty, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and expand the reach of health and education systems,” the UN said. The global population is expected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. It is expected to peak at 10.4 billion in the 2080s and remain until 2100. Smart agriculture is an innovative agricultural practice that combines advanced technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence, drones, and precision agriculture to improve agricultural efficiency, production, and sustainability. It lowers the cost by reducing the use of resources like fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, and manual labour, enabling farmers to easily deal with the issues associated with traditional agriculture (1, 2).
The Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System To Access Agricultural Resources) is intended to develop a digital agricultural ecosystem that will offer farmers essential advisory services, as well as agricultural data, production, marketing, and Climate Smart approaches. The project uses AI to ensure successful outreach and partnerships with stakeholders, improving digital inclusivity without the need for additional funding (3).
The World Bank project, Nutrition Smart Agriculture (NSmartAg), uses agro-technologies and nutrition-sensitive approaches to improve productivity and nutritional results. It connects agricultural innovation with nutritional objectives, making agriculture a key driver of a healthy population and a robust food system. Smart farming technology today looks at the integration of these innovations into your agricultural practices (4).
References:
- Mahto, M. K., Srivastava, S. K., & Sah, B. (2024). Introduction to Smart Farming. Smart Agritech, 1–28. //doi.org/10.1002/9781394302994.ch1
- Navod Neranjan Thilakarathne, Muhammad, Abas, P. E., & Yassin, H. (2025). Internet of Things Enabled Smart Agriculture: Current Status, Latest Advancements, Challenges and Countermeasures. Heliyon, 11(3), e42136–e42136. //doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42136
- PROJECT VISTAAR. (2025). Pib.gov.in. //www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2099755®=3&lang=2
- Group, W. B. (2021, July 19). Nutrition smart agriculture: When Good Nutrition is Good Business. World Bank; World Bank Group. //www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture/publication/nutrition-smart-agriculture-when-good-nutrition-is-good-business
Posted : February 21, 2026 7:37 pm
Smart farming uses digital tools, sensors, and data to make agriculture more efficient and sustainable. By improving crop yields and focusing on nutrient‑rich practices, it directly supports better nutrition and public health. For example, climate‑resilient crops and precision farming can help communities access healthier food while reducing waste and environmental impact. Linking smart farming with nutrition policies ensures not just more food, but better quality food that fights malnutrition and lifestyle diseases.
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- Springer Nature. Enhancing public health through modern agronomy: Sustainable and nutrient‑rich practices (2025)
- Frontiers. Integrating Food is Medicine and regenerative agriculture (2024)
- Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, India. Union Budget 2024–25: Digital Public Infrastructure in Agriculture
Posted : February 24, 2026 3:57 pm
Smart Agritech farming solutions have the potential to transform the agriculture sector and drive the professionalization of smallholder farming by automating on-farm decision-making. These technologies can empower smallholder farmers to boost productivity and enhance disaster resilience. By providing access to essential assets and mechanization, optimizing the use of inputs, labor, and natural resources, and minimizing crop and livestock losses and waste, smart farming can significantly improve agricultural outcomes (GSMA, 2022).
Smart farming in India, powered by IoT, AI, and drones, is transforming agriculture, with AgriTech startups (e.g., DeHaat, Ninjacart) enhancing productivity by an estimated 25-35% and supporting rural entrepreneurship.
Driven by the government's Digital Agriculture Mission (AgriStack), this sector focuses on precision farming, sustainable practices, and direct market access for smallholders. The Digital Agriculture Mission 2021-25 by the Government of India emphasizes the crucial role of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, remote sensing, GIS technology, drones, and robots in driving a transformation in the agricultural sector. A key component of this initiative is the India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA) framework, which establishes a foundation for a federated farmers' database. As of January 10, 2025, India boasts an impressive total of 158,707 agri-startups officially recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) (Waris et al., 2025).
The critical issues in Agri-tech start-up growth in India emphasized as the need for low interest and innovative financing models, the availability of infrastructure and incubation support, the development of cross-domain quality solutions with diverse feature levels, fostering a supportive mindset among business customers and partners, and enhancing farmers' skills through training and capacity-building initiatives. Many agtech firms utilize a "phygital" model, combining both physical and digital market presence. An example is Agrivijay, a digital marketplace for solar-powered farm equipment, which operates physical stores in its service areas alongside an app-based platform to connect with farmers (Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & UN Capital Development Fund (2023).
Reference:
- //www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Smart-Farming-GSMA-2.pdf " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assessment of smart farming solutions for smallholders in low and middle-income countries. (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2026, from //www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Smart-Farming-GSMA-2.pdf
- //doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i3b.1699 " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waris, A., Kumar, S. A., & Sundaram, R. (2025). Smart farming solutions in India: Exploring agritech service delivery models. International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 8(3), 138–145. //doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i3b.1699
- //www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-04/Report-UNCDF.pdf " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Building agritech ecosystem for the global south A P R I L 2 0 2 3 GEARING UP TO SOLVE FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES. (n.d.). //www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-04/Report-UNCDF.pdf
Posted : February 27, 2026 11:54 am