How is irrigation becoming smart with AI?
Artificial Intelligence analyzes soil moisture and weather information and tells when and how much water should be given to the crop. This reduces water wastage. Under this scheme, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems connected to AI are being used, which ensures proper use of water and provides the crop with the necessary nutrition.
The indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed IoT-based irrigation systems that automate the supply of water according to the actual condition of the field, reducing water wastage.
AI and farming: What are the challenges?
It is true that AI is revolutionizing farming. But there are some challenges in its way. Actually, many farmers in villages do not know how to use the Internet and computers. Therefore, it is difficult for them to use AI technology. AI technology, such as drones, sensors and automatic irrigation systems are very expensive. It is difficult for small farmers to buy them.
Internet facility is still not available everywhere in villages. This makes it difficult to use AI technology. About 25,000 villages in india still do not have mobile network and internet. AI needs a lot of data to work properly, such as weather data, soil data, and crop data. But this data is not always available or accurate. Most AI technology is not designed for different regions of India. The weather and soil of every region is different, so AI technology also has to be developed accordingly.
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