AI will change the picture of farming: Now ID, weather alert and advice everything is on mobile, chatbot will reduce risk.

Farming in India has now moved beyond traditional methods and entered the digital age. Through the government’s new AI-based agriculture platform, farmers will now be able to get Kisan ID, monsoon alerts, pest warnings and crop advisories directly on their mobiles. Getting 24×7 advice through chatbot technology will reduce risks, make decisions possible at the right time and help in increasing production. This initiative will not only provide support to small and marginal farmers, but is also a big step towards making farming data-driven and smart.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan Launched Artificial Intelligence based digital platform Bharat-VISTAAR during an event in Jaipur on Tuesday. This AI platform is going to provide many types of facilities to the farmers of the country.

He said, “If a farmer comes to his farm and feels that there is a disease in his crop, he can call and ask if this is the problem, he will get information about the disease and which medicine to apply. If he wants to know the market price, he will be informed. Weather information, information about schemes, all this information will be given through Bharat-VISTAAR, which is our AI platform. The special thing is that this information will be given to the farmers in all languages.”

What is Digital Agriculture Mission and why is it important for farmers?

Digital Agriculture Mission is an initiative of the government under which digital records of every farmer are being prepared. In this, information about land, crops, insurance and government schemes is being added on one platform. Its objective is to give right advice to farmers at the right time. The aim is to reduce the losses of farmers, increase crop production, and transfer benefits directly to the bank accounts.

What is Kisan ID and how to create it?

Kisan ID is a unique digital identity, which links the records of your land and crop. Any farmer can get it made by visiting the website of his state’s agriculture department or CSC centre. While doing this, farmers should keep Aadhar card and land papers with them. Register your mobile number. After verification you will get the farmer ID. After creating Kisan ID, the benefits of subsidy, insurance and government schemes will be available directly.

How to get instant advice from Kisan e-Mitra chatbot?

Kisan e-Mitra is an AI based chatbot available in 11 languages. Questions will be answered 24×7. Solutions related to crops, fertilizers, pests, insurance will also be given.

How to take advantage of it?

Message on the official portal or WhatsApp number. Write your crop and problem. Get instant recommendations.

What to do in case of insect attack? How will AI systems help?

The National Pest Monitoring System will monitor 66 crops. He will also identify hundreds of insect species. Will send first alert ahead of time. If there is a threat of pests in your area, you will receive information through SMS or app.

How to get information about monsoon and weather?

Information about AI based monsoon forecast, right time of sowing, heavy rain/drought alert, temperature change information, saving of seeds and fertilizers, less loss, better yield will be given.

How to make crop insurance claim easy now?

Digital survey of possible losses will be conducted through AI based tools through Kisan AI platform. After that there is a plan to make fast claim process with transparency.

What should farmers do?

Enroll in the crop insurance scheme. Report the loss immediately. Upload photo/video.

How to get information about market price?

Through AI system e-NAM and market data, what is the price of which crop, in which market can one get better price and possible future trends will also be told. With this, farmers can sell their crops at the right time.

How can small farmers benefit the most?

Now their risk will reduce, costs will reduce, they will be able to take right decisions, government benefits will go directly into their accounts.

What things should farmers keep in mind?

Keep farmer mobile number updated. Enter correct information about the crop. Use only official platforms and avoid rumours.

Can AI really change farming?

If farmers use digital platforms properly then production can increase. Loss may be reduced. Market access will be better. Income will improve.

What is the plan ahead?

In the first phase, it is being implemented as a pilot project in selected states. If successful, there are plans to expand it to the entire country. Experts believe that if implemented properly, this platform can play an important role in increasing the productivity and income of the agricultural sector in India.