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  INDIA’S FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INDUSTRY: India is the second largest producer of the fruits and vegetables in the world after China. The country has diverse topography and climate, which ensures availability of fruits and vegetables in every season. During 2021-22, India produced 204.61 million metric tones of vegetables and 107.10 million metric tones of fruits. The area under cultivation of fruits stood at 7.09 million hectares in 2021-22, while vegetables were cultivated at 11.28 million hectares. In addition, India leads the world in the production of ginger and okra, along with banana, papaya, mango and guava. Production and export of Indian fruits and vegetables have increased in recent years. During 2021-22, India exported fresh fruits and vegetables worth US$ 1.527.60 million, which comprised fruits worth US$ 750.7 million and vegetables worth US$ 767.01 million. India mostly exports to its neighbours, namely the UAE, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Nepal...

  AGRITECH ECOSYSTEM IN INDIA: In India and many other emerging nations, the agriculture industry is a lifeline. It, directly and indirectly, supports the livelihood of several smallholder farming households. Agriculture employs about one billion people worldwide and is intertwined with a variety of industries. Around 35% of the world's food is produced by more than 608 million smallholder farmers who work on less than two hectares of land worldwide. These farmers are essential agents in reaching the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aim of eliminating poverty and hunger by 2030. In many emerging economies, continuous agricultural expansion is crucial for driving GDP, sustaining livelihoods, and ensuring food self-sufficiency. The agriculture sector has multiple challenges in terms of production, market linkages, supply chain, climate change, weather hazards, and so on, all of which result in large losses for smallholders. AgriTech Industry in India:  The agriculture industry...

  AGRICULTURE 4.0: FUTURE OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE: Overview of Agriculture in India Agriculture plays a significant role in India’s growing economy. With around 54.6% of the total workforce involved in agriculture and allied sector activities, the sector contributes to 17.8% of the country’s gross value added (GVA). During 2021-22, the country recorded US$ 50.2 billion in total agriculture exports with a 20% increase from US$ 41.3 billion in 2020-21. It is projected that the Indian agriculture sector will grow by 3.5% in FY23. With the use of conventional farming methods, there’s comparatively less improvement in efficiency and agricultural yields which resulted in lower productivity. Due to this concern, the government initiated the fourth wave of revolution in the agricultural sector to introduce technological advancement in these activities to improve yields and promote the involvement of the population in this sector. Agriculture 4.0 is a considerably advanced version of precisio...

  MAKING INDIA A GLOBAL POWERHOUSE IN THE FARM MACHINERY INDUSTRY : Agricultural progress in India is the result of a coordinated interplay of man-machine material contact. While food grain production reached a record high of 314.51 million tones (Mt) in 2022, India is experiencing a parallel increase in input costs and deterioration of natural resources due to poor input utilization. Farm mechanization provides an opportunity to retain youth in agriculture by improving comfort and revenue over traditional farming. In India, the proportion of farmers to total workers fell from 59.1% in 1991 to 54.6% in 2011 and 39.4% in 2021. Total farm electricity availability from all sources was 0.3 kW ha-1 in 1960 and climbed to 2.54 kW ha-1 in 2019-20. The aim for average agricultural power availability by 2030 is 4.0 kW ha-1 for timely and precise field activities. The Net sown area per tractor decreased from 487 ha/tractor in 1975-76 to 18 ha/tractor by 2019-20 as the population of oper...

  How AGRIVI’s Water Management Benefits Farmers? With AGRIVI, growers can meticulously record, track, and analyze every irrigation activity. For instance, a farmer can document the exact amount of water used, the timing of irrigation, the water source, and associated labor costs. This data serves as the foundation for calculating the irrigation Return on Investment (ROI) for specific crops, factoring in harvest returns and resource inputs.    AGRIVI also extends its water management capabilities by enabling farmers to manage and automate water distribution across their fields using our  Internet of Things (IoT) hardware  together with the new  Fertigation Management System . In scenarios where water resources are limited, this technology becomes invaluable.  By ensuring that water is delivered precisely where and when it’s needed, farmers optimize their resource allocation, conserve water, and save valuable time and labor. Saving Resources, Boosting Yields...

Producing More Food while Using Less Water : To address this challenge, the key is to make agriculture irrigation systems more productive and less damaging for the planet, which means producing more food while using less water, building the resilience of farming communities to cope with floods and droughts, and applying clean water technologies that protect the environment.  Sustainable water management for farmers means managing water they have access to for its best and highest use but also considering their ecosystem and future water needs.  Improving water productivity in agriculture  is essential and includes a thorough monitoring of water usage efficiency.    AGRIVI Farm Management Software offers comprehensive solutions for  sustainable and efficient water management.   This data-driven solution helps farmers monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their irrigation system, ensuring optimal water utilization . By incorporating advanced data tracking...