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AI is quietly reshaping Indian agriculture: think smart weather stations
NewsBytes | March 23, 2026 9:39 PM CST

AI-powered weeding robots

Across 12 states, about 1.8 million farmers are using AI-enabled agricultural networks for things like smoother logistics;
AI-powered weeding robots are being explored as an emerging, early-stage option for chemical-free weed control.
The Digital Agriculture Mission has a ₹2,817 crore outlay and has already generated over 7.63 crore Farmer IDs as of November 2025, with a target of 11 crore by 2026-27.

New systems can spot crop pests from photos

The Kisan e-Mitra chatbot answers thousands of farmer questions daily in multiple languages, while new systems can spot crop pests from photos.
Last season, nearly 4 crore farmers got monsoon forecasts via SMS, helping many decide when to plant.
Plus, insurance tools powered by AI are making yield estimates more reliable across nine states.


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