An Agri revolution in making in uttar pradesh
Cultivating Agricultural Startups and AI Advancements: Uttar Pradesh Government Focuses on Agrarian Improvement by Encouraging Agri-Startups and Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Farming.
Global Farmers Summit: Scheduled for November 2024, Lucknow will be the venue for the Global Farmers Summit titled ‘Krishi Bharat’. This event will see participation from farmers and agricultural experts from India and abroad.
Investment and Collaboration: The summit aims to act as a platform to attract both domestic and global investors and facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge technologies and knowledge in the agriculture sector.
Key Challenges: Uttar Pradesh faces challenges such as low yields, declining incomes, and substantial food wastage.
Solutions: The state is addressing these challenges by implementing advanced agricultural practices, embracing technological innovations, and offering overseas training opportunities for farmers.
UP’s Capacity: Uttar Pradesh stands as a leading agricultural producer in India, boasting over 20 million hectares of arable land.
Leading Crops: The state’s agricultural landscape is dominated by crops such as rice, wheat, pulses, sesame, sugarcane, maize, and millets.
Irrigation: With 88% of its land under irrigation, Uttar Pradesh utilizes various methods including tube wells, canals, and wells.
Partnerships: The government actively collaborates with agricultural industries, CIIs, and policymakers to foster growth and development in the sector.
In essence, the summit is modeled after the UP Global Investors Summit (GIS) and aims to connect diverse stakeholders including agricultural startups, foreign companies, and investors. Additionally, the initiative includes sending progressive farmers abroad to learn best practices and organizing tours for foreign delegations to promote agricultural tourism.
The Uttar Pradesh government is dedicated to enhancing agricultural practices and boosting farmers’ income. The ‘Krishi Bharat’ summit marks a significant stride towards achieving these objectives, offering a platform to attract investments and exchange knowledge and technologies in the agriculture sector.
