In a significant stride towards advancing precision agriculture, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, unveiled 'E-Crop,' an IoT-based technology, aimed at revolutionizing farming practices.
The technology transfer, orchestrated by Agrinnovate India Limited, New Delhi, witnessed the signing of a Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) with M/s. Tech Visit IT Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai. Dr. G. Byju, Director of ICAR-CTCRI, exchanged the agreement with Shri. Bharat Patni, Director of M/s. Tech Visit IT Pvt. Ltd.
'E-Crop' holds immense potential in the smart farming sector, as highlighted by Dr. Praveen Malik, CEO of AgIn, emphasizing its capacity to boost farmers' profits compared to conventional methods.
Dr. G. Byju underscored the significance of licensing 'E-Crop' on World Environment Day, marking a pivotal moment in ICAR-CTCRI's journey towards sustainable agricultural practices.
The principal scientist and inventor of the technology, Dr. V.S. Santhosh Mithra, elucidated the farmer-friendly features of 'E-Crop,' managed through the Institute Technology Management Unit of ICAR-CTCRI, in collaboration with M/S Agrinnovate India Private, New Delhi.
This groundbreaking technology enables farmers to effectively manage scarce natural resources by precisely measuring soil moisture, temperature, nutrient content, and weather parameters. With its crop growth models offering timely guidance on irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, 'E-Crop' optimizes input efficiency and minimizes wastage, aligning with principles of regenerative agriculture. Notably, the technology commands a significant share in India's $886.21 million agricultural technology market.
The unveiling ceremony witnessed the participation of approximately 120 scientists and staff from ICAR-CTCRI, reflecting the collective commitment towards leveraging innovation for sustainable agricultural development.
(Source: ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram)
