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100 _aKolay, Mohit Kumar
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245 _aA new era of agriculture: Role of digital technology
260 _aAgricultural Situation in India
300 _a78(2), May, 2021: p.19-28
520 _aThe present paper in the backdrop of traditional farming focusses on the use of digital technology to transform agriculture smart and attractive. Its relevance is highlighted here particularly when young people are shunning agriculture for other professions but at the same time, demand for food is increasing because of growth in population. It is shown here that the Digital India programme with increasing use of smartphones along with available developments in science and technology can make a big boost towards modern farming, making the farmers a direct link in the farmers-consumers food value chain. A growing number of Indian startups have proved their prowess in various facets of digital agriculture. – Reproduced
650 _aDigital technology, Digital India, Startups
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906 _aAGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS
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