Day 1: Session 2 : Topic: Information Technology and Agriculture, Mr. Gajendra Deshpande

2 Dec 2024 - Session 2: Information Technology and Agriculture.
Mr. Gajendra Deshpande covered IT’s role in agriculture, focusing on precision farming using GPS and IoT, weather forecasting, pest control, and efficient supply chain management. Key innovations include smart irrigation systems, crop monitoring via remote sensing, and blockchain for traceability. Challenges like high initial investment, digital illiteracy, and rural connectivity issues were addressed, alongside potential solutions.