Dr. S.C. Moses, Professor and Head, Department of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Vaugh Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, SHUATS, Allahabad, U.P., India

Abstract

e Indian agriculture sector has waited a long time for innovation to challenge the current status quo. Agriculture is the highest contributor to India’s annual GDP at 18% to 20%. Yet, it continues to be heavily impacted by unique onground challenges, slow growth rate, mobility, and supply chain issues among others. Reforming the sector is critical, and this is where technology has been pivotal. Armed with hi-tech digital tools and intricate systems knowledge, agri-tech is set to reform old ways. According to an EY report, the agri-tech sector can touch $24 billion in valuation by 2025. Although technological interventions are already changing the landscape, there’s still a lot to unlock.