Faced with climate change and rising food insecurity, self-sustaining smart farms are emerging as a game-changing solution. Integrating AI, automation, and renewable energy, these farms optimise resources, reduce environmental impact, and enable year-round production. With a projected market growth to US$ 2.36 billion by 2034, their modular, tech-enabled design is...
As per the recent report “Low Carbon Footprint Agriculture” by ICRIER, agriculture is both a victim and contributor to climate change. With the sector responsible for nearly 19-29% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it highlights the urgent need to transition towards low-carbon farming. This approach ensures climate resilience, environmental sustainability,...
In this episode of Food Frontiers, we spoke with Mr. Sandeep Reddy, founder of Kamala Farms, a trailblazer in sustainable farming through hydroponics. By tackling challenges such as land scarcity, labor shortages, and inconsistent produce quality, Kamala Farms has successfully set up over 40 hydroponic farms, transforming modern agriculture. Mr....
In this episode of Food Frontiers, we speak with Narayan Lal Gurjar, founder of EF Polymer, who shares his inspiring journey from a personal connection to farming to developing sustainable solutions for water conservation in agriculture. His motivation stems from a desire to address the water challenges he witnessed firsthand...
The future of agriculture in India depends largely on adoption of efficient production sources that can give optimal production while putting minimal stress on existing resources. AI can kill many birds with one stone – help farmers increase productivity & efficiency by saving time, money and resources along with rich...
According to the Niti Aayog, 40% of Indians will have no access to drinking water by 2030. India’s challenge is to transfer export of rice, sugar & cotton to low water consuming but abundant crops to its agricultural export basket. India holds 4% of world’s freshwater which has to support...
The seeds are already being sown to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient systems. Policies, technology and India Inc’s sustained efforts to deploy agri-tech to address environmental challenges are the foundation to a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. Agriculture has traditionally been (and continues to be in many parts) the source...
Dr Arpita Mukherjee, Professor at ICRIER, opines that while businesses understand the concept of risk, they also need reasonable chances of success if they invest in sustainable agriculture practices. The key is to be investor friendly, climate friendly, innovator friendly and community friendly with the key indicator for success being...
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