Agricultural informatics in INDIA

Potentialities and possibilities of “agricultural informatics” use in India

1. Potentialities and possibilities of “ agricultural informatics” use in India ENG-322 “ Agricultural informatics ” Presented By Presented To Himanshu Pandey Dr. Snehel Chakravarty 18230AGC014 Dr. Abhinav Singh (B.Sc. Ag 3 rd Year) RGSC, BHU

2. AGRICULTURAL INFORMATICS Agricultural Informatics is an interdisciplinary and emerging field of study and combines with the engineering , technologies, sciences, management and economical studies as well. Agricultural Informatics majorly consist with two major stream : Agricultural Sciences & Information Sciences As far as Agricultural Sciences is concerned, it is an Applied Science that deals with the procedure, methods, tools and principles of science and art that is helpful in the cultivation of various crops, plants, animals, etc.

3. Agricultural Science is broad enough and connected and related with the various other subjects mentioned below:

4. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL INFORMATICS Agricultural Informatics as an emerging and rapidly growing field is available with different nomenclature and subjects . And all these are directly and indirectly associated and responsible for the creation of sustainable, intelligent , smarter and productive Agricultural systems . Agricultural Informatics allied jobs and most of these jobs previously countered by the either by the Agricultural Sciences (including allied fields) or Information Science ( including allied fields) educated . However following could be consider as important in better practice in Agricultural Informatics: Accurate amount of skilling. Knowledge in diverse areas of Agricultural Sciences. Communication skills to deals post production of agro business . Entrepreneurship skills to deals post production of agro business . Leadership qualities for designing better agro systems, marketing and international business .

5. As far as jobs are concerned there are different kinds of job opportunities in Agricultural Informatics and allied fields and among these important are include- Agricultural Information Systems Developer Agricultural Information Systems Manager Agricultural Database Manager Agricultural Software & Apps Developer Agricultural IoT Experts Agricultural Robotics and AI Specialist e-Governance Architect Agricultural ERP & Systems Manager Agricultural Documentation Experts

6. ADVANTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATICS   The benefits of IT for the improvement and strengthening of agriculture sector in India include timely information on weather forecasts and calamities. Better and spontaneous agricultural practices. Better marketing exposure and pricing and reduction of agricultural risks and enhanced incomes. Facility of online trading. E-agriculture can play a major role in the increased food production and productivity in India.

7. Role of IT in Agriculture in India Farmers in India must use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for agricultural purposes. India’s food production and productivity can be increased by an effective use of IT for agricultural purposes . The developed nations are using laser technology instead of tractors to plough lands. This helps in optimizing the use of various inputs such as water, seeds, fertilizers, etc

8. Current use of Informatics in India DIGITAL MANDI A mobile application developed by IIT Kanpur and BSNL, aims to provide current rates of crops to farmers so they can choose suitable time and market to sell their crops for maximum profit. mKrishi TCS mobile agro-advisory system Uses mobile phones and sensor technology to let farmers send queries, receive information on microclimate, local mandi prices, seek expert’s advice and other information relevant to them in their local language; supports text, voice, pictures . Kisan Call Centers E choupal

9. Cont… Technology used in Green House - The new technology consists of a motherboard computer systems. By this technology, monitoring the humidity, temperature , wind speed and radiation, as well as elements that enable wireless connectivity between the greenhouse and mobile devices like cell phones . Use of GIS in Agriculture Geographic information systems, or GIS , are extensively used in agriculture, especially in precision farming. GIS is used in decision making such as what to plant and where to plant using historical data and sampling. Function of GIS • Digital Mapping • Analysis of the soil Use of GPS in Agriculture In agriculture , the use of the Global Positioning System provides benefits in • Geo-fencing • Map-making • Surveying Remote Sensing in Agriculture Remote sensing is directly connected with satellite. By the help of this technique find out the Monsoon, Ozone layer Depletion, Smog etc. Uses of Drones in Agriculture By the help of Drone Technology , • Mass Data Collection • Land Survey • Seeds Planting • Using Fertilizers • Using Pesticides • Water Irrigation