AI Farming Will Boost Production and Increase Farmers Income: Nitin Gadkari

Key Highlights

• AI reduces per-acre farming cost.

• Helps detect crop diseases early.

• 3,000–4,000 FPOs active in Vidarbha.

• UP connects 10+ lakh farmers to AI.

• AI boosts governance, DBT, and land mapping.

At the 16th Agro Vision Agricultural Exhibition in Nagpur, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform Indian agriculture. He said that adopting AI will not only increase crop production but also reduce the overall cost of farming. Gadkari encouraged farmers to use modern technology and work in groups through Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) to gain maximum benefit.

AI Can Reduce Per-Acre Farming Cost and Increase Profit

Speaking to the media, Gadkari shared a simple example to show how AI can reduce farming costs.

• If a farmer spends ₹5,000 per acre, using AI-based solutions can bring this cost down to ₹3,500.

• Even after adding an extra ₹500 for AI technology, farmers still save ₹1,000 per acre.

He said that this direct saving will help farmers increase their income and make farming more profitable.

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AI Helps in Disease and Pest Control

Gadkari explained that AI is very useful in detecting crop diseases and pest attacks before they spread. AI tools can help identify problems in crops like oranges, pigeon peas, sugarcane, and many others. This year’s Agro Vision Exhibition focused on the theme “AI with Agriculture”, helping farmers understand new technologies easily.

3,000–4,000 FPOs Active in Vidarbha

Gadkari also said that when farmers adopt technology collectively, the benefits are much higher. In the Vidarbha region, around 3,000 to 4,000 Farmer-Producer Companies (FPOs) are active and helping farmers adopt AI-based models. He urged more farmers to join FPOs for better income and growth.

Agro Vision Exhibition: A Major Platform for Farmers

The Agro Vision exhibition aims to reduce farmer suicides in Vidarbha and provide them access to modern tools. This year:

• 450+ organizations participated, including leading agri-companies, MNCs, research institutes, government agencies, banks, and startups.

• Lakhs of farmers, scientists, and experts attended the event.

Farmers learned about AI tools, modern equipment, and new farming models that can improve productivity and reduce risks.

UP Leads India in AI Adoption in Agriculture

Uttar Pradesh has become one of the leading states in using AI for farming. Under the World Bank-supported “UP Agris” project, more than 10 lakh farmers have received AI-based farm advice. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made technology a key part of governance and expanded its use across the state.

Precision Agriculture With AI: Satellites, Soil, Weather Data

UP’s AI-driven agriculture system uses:

• Satellite imagery

• Soil analysis

• Weather forecasting

• RFID-based tracking

These tools help farmers increase yields, manage resources wisely, and predict risks accurately. Lucknow is developing rapidly as India’s first fully AI-enabled city, with advanced infrastructure to support modern farming and governance.

AI Innovation Hub and Supercomputing Infrastructure

The Uttar Pradesh government has established an AI Innovation Hub that provides:

• Supercomputing with 10,000+ GPUs

• Multilingual AI models

• Research and development support for global AI companies

• Policy framework aligned with the India AI Mission

This is helping create a strong foundation for India’s AI growth.

AI Strengthens Welfare Schemes and Governance

AI is also improving governance in Uttar Pradesh by:

• Creating accurate beneficiary databases

• Preventing fraud

• Speeding up Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

• Ensuring schemes reach the right people

AI is being used for land dispute resolution, illegal mining monitoring, digital land mapping, and district-level tracking. This has increased transparency and improved the efficiency of government services.

India Moving Toward Tech-Driven and Sustainable Farming

From Nagpur’s Agro Vision to Uttar Pradesh’s AI adoption, India is moving rapidly towards digital agriculture and smart governance. AI promises higher production, lower costs, better profits, and sustainable farming practices. The future of Indian agriculture is set to become more technology-driven, efficient, and farmer-friendly.

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CMV360 Says

AI is transforming Indian agriculture by reducing costs, increasing production, and improving efficiency. From Nagpur’s Agro Vision to Uttar Pradesh’s large-scale adoption, AI is helping farmers detect diseases early, manage resources better, and benefit from precision farming. With FPOs, innovation hubs, and government support, farmers can earn more while reducing risks. India is now moving quickly toward smart, sustainable, and technology-driven agriculture for a stronger rural economy.