NEW DELHI: The farming community in India is increasingly turning to agritech solutions after disruptions in traditional supply chains due to the covid-19 induced lockdown.
Many agritech startups are helping farmers sell their produce on e-mandis. Platforms like AgriBazaar help farmers list their produce for sale and connect directly with buyers.
Many of these platforms saw a huge spike in user base during the lockdown period. Some agritech startups are also helping farmers monitor crop and soil health using IoT sensors, while some are using AI (artificial intelligence) to forecast the best time to sow seeds.
Microsoft has announced a programme through which agritech startups can build industry-specific solutions and scale up operations