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Indian agriculture supports nearly 58% of the population and contributes approximately 18% of GDP, and is currently at a critical stage of transitioning from traditional to digital practices. The report "The new agritech paradigm: From innovation to integration," jointly released by EY and Assocham, points out that the future of agricultural technology in India lies not only in individual innovations but also in building an integrated ecosystem composed of AI, climate-smart agriculture, automation, blockchain supply chains, and more. The report analyzes key enablers such as AgriStack and VISTAAR, while also highlighting structural obstacles such as land fragmentation and data silos, and proposes strategic pathways including sandbox pilots and a unified data ecosystem.
Indian agriculture is shifting from traditional practices to a digital, sustainable smart agriculture ecosystem. The EY report points out that the integration of technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain is key to unlocking the potential of agritech.
Global population growth and climate change are forcing an accelerated transformation of agriculture. How much of a difference can modern technologies such as precision agriculture, biotechnology, and vertical farming actually make? Based on an academic review, this article examines their benefits, challenges, and future trends.
The global smart agriculture market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%, from $20.05 billion in 2025 to $46.89 billion in 2034. The report analyzes drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
Indian agricultural technology is moving from fragmented innovation toward systemic integration. Based on the EY and Assocham report, this article analyzes how digital infrastructure, capital, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem are driving agricultural modernization, and also explores challenges such as data silos.
From precision agriculture to vertical farming, cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the global food production system.
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