Enhancing Agriculture and Irrigation through Geospatial Technologies
Geospatial World
Sep 14, 2023
कृषिर्धन्या कृषिर्मेध्या जन्तूनां जीवनं कृषि:।
“Agriculture provides wealth and wisdom, and is the base of human life”
Agriculture has been the backbone of human civilization for centuries. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food is escalating. To meet this ever-increasing demand, agriculture must evolve and embrace innovative technologies. One of the critical aspects of modern agriculture is efficient irrigation, which is essential for sustainable crop production.
Challenges In Agriculture and Irrigation
Contemporary agriculture faces multifaceted challenges such as water scarcity, land degradation and the diverse effects of climate change. Global warming has led to altered precipitation patterns, making rainfall less predictable and often erratic. Some more challenges like uneven rainfall distribution, poor irrigation, huge and increasing gap between utilized irrigation potential, frequent drought, ground water overuse and many more. Such challenges call for innovative irrigation practices that are both environmentally sustainable and economically viable.
Impact of GeoSmart India in Agriculture and Irrigation
Geospatial technology utilizes satellite imagery and remote sensing data to assess crop health, soil moisture levels, and water requirements. By providing precise insights, it enables farmers to irrigate their field with the right amount of water at the right time, this is called precision of water management. Geospatial technology integrates water forecasting data into its platform, allowing farmers to anticipate rainfall patterns and plan irrigation accordingly, by optimizing water usage and reducing chemical inputs, GeoSmart India promotes sustainable agriculture practices.
Concluding through cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and farmer empowerment, GeoSmart India has ushered in a new era of sustainable and efficient agriculture. With geospatial technology’s continued expansion and adoption across the country, India’s agricultural landscape is set to flourish, ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for the nation.
A One-day session on Agriculture and Irrigation will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends in the world of agriculture, how can the technology of today lessen the problems faced by agriculture industry and how geospatial technology is helping agriculture and many more industries in solving problems like these.
With the theme- “GeoAgri 2047: Transforming the future of Indian Agriculture” at GeoSmart India 2023 is set to assemble the geospatial community and significant Experts to discuss integration of geospatial infrastructure and digital twins as key drivers of the national economy.