e-Agriculture: Advancing Indian farming through mobile applications

Abstract

This article discusses how mobile applications can help farmers make timely decisions about pests, disease and enjoy the benefits of crop advisory services and how it can play a key role in improving pest and disease management through technology in India. Farmers all over India face many of the same problems with pests, nutrients, weather variances and limited access to timely expert advice. With the advent of new mobile technology, many farmers have access to real-time data with a specific focus on pests, disease nutrient, etc. These apps can also help farmers forecast weather and make overall farm-related decisions. The main aim of this article is to emphasise how digital tools can improve the productivity of crops while lowering the production cost. By implementing technology, farmers can begin to bridge the gap between agricultural research, extension services and the farm.