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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE R.S. KAARTHIK B. SARAVANA KUMAR Sree Dharmasastha Mat Hr Sec School

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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN

AGRICULTURE

R.S. KAARTHIKB. SARAVANA KUMARSree Dharmasastha Mat Hr Sec School

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This presentation highlights the status of technology and innovation in world agriculture currently and projections for the future, emphasizing crop production

INTRODUCTION

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Over past two decades, the average annual growth rate for the world:agricultural product demand of 2.1 %agricultural product supply of 3.1%agricultural product prices declined by more than 1%

But over past year, food and feed prices have risen abruptly, choking off demand and creating food insecurity (FAO 2008)

WHAT IS THE AGRICULTURAL STATUS IN THE WORLD ?

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Agriculture in India came into existence during the Neolithic revolution (roughly 8000-5000 BCE.)

Rice was cultivated in the Indus Valley Civilization as early as 4530 BCE and 5440 BCE .

Irrigation was developed in the Indus Valley Civilization by around 4500 BCE.

History of AGRICULTURE in India

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Kallanai (1st-2nd century CE), a dam built on river Kaveri during this period, is considered as one of the oldest water-regulation structures in the world still in use.

During 2003-04, agriculture accounted for 22 % of India's GDP, and employed 58 per cent of the country's workforce.

India is also the third largest producer of tobacco and rice, the fourth largest producer of coarse grains, the fifth largest producer of eggs, and the seventh largest producer of meat.

The method of agriculture was mainly manual and did not include any type of machines.

History of AGRICULTURE in India

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Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output.

India's GDP is steadily declining with the country's broad-based economic growth.

As Per the 2010 FAO world agriculture statistics, India is the second largest producer of wheat and rice, the world's major food staples.

One report from 2008 claimed India's population is growing faster than its ability to produce rice and wheat.

PRESENT STATUS OF INDIA IN AGRICULTURE

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Crop Average YIELD, 1970-1971

Average YIELD, 1990-1991

Average YIELD, 2010–2011

Quantity kilogram per hectare

kilogram per hectare

kilogram per hectare

Rice 1123 1740 2240Wheat 1307 2281 2938Pulses 524 578 689Oilseeds 579 771 1325Sugarcane 48322 65395 68596Tea 1182 1652 1669Cotton 106 225 510

AGRICULTURE productivity in India, growth in average yields from 1970 to 2010

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The low productivity in India is a result of the following factors:

Adoption of modern agricultural practices and use of technology is inadequate, hampered by ignorance of such practices, high costs and impracticality in the case of small land holdings.

India has inadequate infrastructure and services. World Bank also says that the allocation of water is inefficient, unsustainable and inequitable. The irrigation infrastructure is deteriorating.

Overregulation of agriculture has increased costs, price risks and uncertainty.

PROBLEMS FACED IN TODAY’S AGRICULTURE

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Inconsistent government policy. Agricultural subsidies and taxes often changed without notice for short term political ends.

Irrigation facilities are inadequate.

Farmers still being dependent on rainfall, specifically the Monsoon season.

A third of all food that is produced rots due to inefficient supply chains and the use of the “ Wal-Mart Model" to improve efficiency is blocked by laws against foreign investment in the retail sector.

PROBLEMS FACED IN TODAY’S AGRICULTURE

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The Most Important technologies applied in agriculture are as follows:

1. Irrigate via Smartphone

2. Sensing how your crop is feeling

3. Field documentation4. IT in agriculture

Modern technologies in AGRICULTURE

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MODERN MACHINES

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Mobile tech is playing a big role in monitoring and controlling crop irrigation systems.

Moisture sensors in the ground are able to communicate information about the level of moisture present at certain depths in the soil.

This increased flexibility allows for more precise control of water and other inputs like fertilizer that are applied by irrigation pivots.

Irrigate via Smartphone

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Crop sensors are taking variable rate technology to the next level.

Instead of making a prescription fertilizer map for a field before you go out to apply it, crop sensors tell application equipment how much to apply in real time.

Optical sensors are able to see how much fertilizer a plant may need based on the amount of light reflected back to the sensor.

Sensing how your crop is feeling

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Because of onboard monitors and GPS the ability to document yields, application rates, and tillage practices is becoming easier and more precise every year.

As harvesting equipments rolls through the field it calculates yield and moisture as it goes tying it in with GPS coordinates.

When finished a map of the field is printed. These maps are often called heat maps.

Each color on the map relates to a certain yield range. Now the farmer can see what varieties had the best, worst, or most consistent yield over varying conditions.

Field documentation

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ADVANTAGES OF IT/ E-AGRICULTURE:-• The benefits of IT for the improvement and strengthening of agriculture sector in India include timely information on weather forecasts and calamities.

•Better and spontaneous agricultural practices,

•Reduction of agricultural risks and enhanced incomes.

•Better awareness and information.

•Improved networking and communication.

•Facility of online trading and e-commerce.

•Better representation at various forums, authorities and platform.

• E-agriculture can play a major role in the increased food production and productivity in India.

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Conclusions And

Recommendations

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Sustainable

development

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LET'S BRUSH UP

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SUSTAINABLE FUTUREpeople

professions

AGRICULTURE

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Thank you for your kind attention

OUR CULTURE IS AGRICULTURE