J&K Government Has Approved Rs 30.40 Crore 'Sensor-based Smart Agriculture' Project

This sensor-based smart agriculture project has the potential to transform the agri-economy of Jammu and Kashmir. A sensor-based pilot study on high-density apple orchards, protected cultivation, and smart livestock farming will be carried out as part of the project.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a Rs 30.40 crore project called "Sensor-based Smart Agriculture," which envisions integrating agriculture with technology powered by Artificial Insemination and IoT for practice automation, increased resource use efficiency, and profitability.

This sensor-based smart agriculture project has the potential to transform the Agri-economy of Jammu and Kashmir. A sensor-based pilot study on high-density apple orchards, protected cultivation, and smart livestock farming will be carried out as part of the project.

According to an official statement, the project, which aims to establish a "sensor-based smart agriculture ecosystem," will benefit the region's agri-economy. Agriculture will become more appealing, professional, and competitive as it integrates with technology powered by AI and IoT.

"The project would allow the use of hi-tech poly houses for cash crop cultivation all year round, with the use of IoT and automation to monitor plant microclimatic parameters. When compared to open field conditions, greenhouse technology will result in higher yields and off-season availability of vegetables as early production or late availability "According to the statement.

Agriculture accounts for more than 70% of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir, making it an important area for improving livelihoods through the use of digital agriculture to increase input use efficiency, production, productivity, and profitability.

"The incorporation of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT, into agriculture has the potential to address issues such as low efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness. This may result in a more appealing and professional image for the industry." It went on to say.

"The goal is to increase resource utilization and efficiency by up to 80%, as well as to automate agricultural operations with precision in HDPs of apples, vegetables, and livestock. The use of AI-based pest and disease detection using handheld sensor devices can significantly reduce cultivation drudgery and costs by 20% "According to the statement.

"The project also aims to create a startup ecosystem in smart agriculture by networking with IITs and industries, as well as to develop algorithms for big data analytics for remote IoT operations. Certificate and diploma courses in AI and ML, IoT, automation, and Blockchain technology will be launched to train skilled labor for the industry's new skill sets "It went on to say.

According to Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, the project will result in a 50-80% increase in resource use efficiency.

"The use of robotics and drones for real-time detection and variable rate spray will cut production costs by 80%. The proposal also includes the creation of a sensor corridor for livestock phenotyping and yield prediction "He stated.

Story Source- ET Telecom

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