Precision agriculture has the potential to improve the productivity and income levels of farmers in India by increasing yield, crop intensity, and efficient use of resources. Precision agriculture can help reduce food miles and associated emissions by decentralising agriculture and allowing versatile crop growth irrespective of location. However, precision agriculture has certain limitations, including a lack of proven success with staple crops, which are widely consumed in India. To address such limitations, CSTEP aims to delve into further investigation in areas such as low-cost pilot demonstrations, green power utilisation, system performance validation, and development of farmer-centric business models.
