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Hyderabad marked a special milestone for me as I joined the EARTH Summit - the first of a three-city national series by NABARD and the Internet and Mobile Association of India. Being invited as a speaker to share our work at The Open Field, especially the vision behind Ayan Hubs and Forest OS, felt like a moment of quiet validation for what we’ve been building in Jharkhand’s forest economy. I’m thankful to XLRI Jamshedpur and NABARD Jharkhand for nominating me to represent our state on this platform. My gratitude to Prof Saurav Snehvrat for his guidance, and to Mrs Deepmala Ghose, GM NABARD, for her trust and encouragement. A personal highlight was seeing my photograph on the event poster alongside leaders from the agri-tech and fin-tech space; a reminder of how far a small idea from Jharkhand can travel. The summit also brought together founders from across India whose work points to a promising future for rural innovation and climate-smart agriculture. Leaving Hyderabad inspired, grounded, and eager for what comes next. Johar. #EARTHSummit #NABARD #ClimateEntrepreneur ForestEconomy AyanHubs ForestOS TheOpenField TechForGood AgriTech ClimateAction ImpactEntrepreneurship DigitalAgriculture StartupIndia BuildFromBharat

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Nazar Kohut

I haven’t posted much on LinkedIn before, but this one is too fun not to share. I’m writing in English not only because half of my network is international, but also because Bogdan already told this story in Ukrainian, and I want more people to see it. Together with my amazing teammates, we built a model that can tell tomato ripeness from a photo, green, turning, or fully ripe. And yes, we made a Hugging Face Space so anyone can try it on their own tomatoes, or your friends’ 😄. Huge thanks to the team for all the work, and to Bogdan for helping spread the word. Give the demo a try, we’d love to hear your thoughts. If you put it to use in agriculture or food production, we’d be really interested in your feedback.

Vikrant Kuntal

🌾 Learning, Collaboration & Innovation — My Experience at Agro Vision, Nagpur I had the opportunity to spend the last two days at Agro Vision in Nagpur, and the experience was incredibly enriching. It offered a clear view of how fast agriculture is evolving and how deeply technology is shaping the future of the sector. 1️⃣ Strategic Insights & Industry Alignment A key highlight was my conversation with Mr. Harish Mehta, Senior Advisor at CCFI. We discussed Prime Fresh’s upcoming rollouts, our long-term supply chain vision, and the transformational impact that AI and digital migration will have on transparency, efficiency, and farmer empowerment. This discussion helped validate the direction we’re moving in at Prime Fresh. 2️⃣ Understanding the AI-Driven Future of Agriculture Agro Vision made it evident that intelligent systems, automation, and data-backed decision-making will define the next stage of agricultural growth. Seeing these trends closely helped me better understand how our ongoing work at Prime Fresh fits into the broader national agri-tech landscape. 3️⃣ Connecting with Agripilot (Microsoft-backed) I had an insightful interaction with the team at Agripilot. Their work on digital farm monitoring, yield prediction, and scalable agri analytics strongly aligns with the systems-led approach we are building internally. This exchange opened up new perspectives on how technology can strengthen field operations and decision frameworks. 4️⃣ Exposure to Emerging Technologies Agro Vision also gave me hands-on exposure to: • IoT-based soil testing devices for real-time nutrient and moisture insights • Radiation technology for fruits and vegetables to enhance shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses These innovations reinforced how critical advanced tools will be in creating a more efficient and predictable supply chain. Overall, Agro Vision was a meaningful learning experience. It strengthened my understanding of the future of agri-value chains and inspired me to continue contributing to the technological evolution we’re driving at Prime Fresh. #AgroVision2025 #AgriTech #PrimeFresh #Innovation #AI #IoT #SupplyChain #FutureOfFarming #LearningJourney

Sarveshwar Singh

🎉 Turning ideas into impact — We emerged winners of the Internal SIH Hackathon 2025! 🚀 I’m excited to share that our team secured 2st place in the Internal SIH Hackathon at our college! 🏆 Our project “Krishi – Smart Agriculture Assistant” was recognized for its innovation and real-world impact. 🌱 About Krishi Krishi is an intelligent agriculture support system designed to help farmers with: 🔹 Smart Farming 🔹 Farmer Support System 🔹 Food Supply Chain 🔹 Booking of Equipment & Vehicles 🔹 Smart crop recommendations 🔹 Soil & nutrient analysis 🔹 Weather-based insights 🔹 Crop disease detection 🔹 Krishi Store for B2B selling 🔹1. Farmer-to-Buyer Marketplace 🔹2. farmer Essentials Store Our mission is to empower farmers with technology-driven, easy-to-use solutions. 💡 Another Achievement! We’re also proud to share that our project got selected by the Government of Kerala, and although we are currently on the waiting list, being shortlisted itself is a huge motivation for us. 🙌 🤝 Grateful to the Team & Mentors A big thanks to my teammates and mentors for their support and guidance throughout this journey. This achievement has boosted our confidence as we move ahead toward the national phase of SIH. 🔥 Onwards and upwards! #SIH2025 #SmartIndiaHackathon #HackathonWinners #KeralaGov #Innovation #Agritech #Krishi #TeamWork #ProudMoment #DPGITM

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Priyanshu Patel

🌾 Turning Data Into Decisions : As someone fascinated by how technology can solve real-world problems, I wanted to build something meaningful — something that could actually help farmers make smarter decisions. So I created a Fertilizer Recommendation System using Machine Learning. This system analyzes soil nutrients (N, P, K), pH, moisture, rainfall, and crop type… and then recommends the best fertilizer — along with top 3 suggestions and detailed reasoning. I designed a fully interactive Streamlit UI, added a dark theme, and powered it using a RandomForest model enhanced with SMOTE to handle class imbalance. The goal? To reduce guesswork in agriculture and support data-driven fertilizer usage. 🌐 Live Demo 👉https://lnkd.in/dtsVxFhC Building this project taught me more about ML pipelines, UI design, and deploying real applications. Excited to keep growing and exploring AI for real-world impact! 🌱🚀 #AgriTech #MachineLearning #Python #Streamlit #AI #DataScience #Agriculture

IndiaAI

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, graced the Pre-Summit event on “Transforming Indian Agriculture through AI: Opportunities and Challenges”, hosted by STPI Nagpur at Agrovision 2025. The insightful session featured perspectives from esteemed leaders, experts, and innovators who shared their views on the transformative role of AI in Indian agriculture. Key dignitaries present included: 🌟 Shri Anoop Kumar, Retd. Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra 🌟 Dr. Dr. Prem Lal Patel, Director, VNIT Nagpur 🌟 Shri Ajay Prasad Shrivastava, Director, STPI Pune 🌟 Shri Shashikant Chaudhary, Co-Founder, Happyeaters.ai & Babyverse.app 🌟 Shri Sachin Suri, Co-Founder & MD, CropData Technology …along with other distinguished dignitaries and ecosystem leaders. 📍 Pre-Summit event — ‘Paving the Path to India-AI Impact Summit 2026’ by STPI Nagpur at Agrovision 2025 #STPI #STPIINDIA #IndiaAI #IndiaAIImpactSummit #PreSummit #Agrovision2025 #AIInAgriculture #AgriTech #DigitalAgriculture #EmergingTech #FutureOfFarming #AIForGood #Innovation #DigitalIndia #TechForIndia #AIRevolution #MSME #StartupsIndia #AgricultureInnovation Ashwini Vaishnaw Jitin Prasada S Krishnan Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Abhishek Singh Kavita Bhatia Digital India Programme MyGov India Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur Software Technology Parks of India, Pune CropData STPI - Software Technology Parks of India

Daniel Mandowsky

🌍✨ Transforming Agriculture in Costa Rica: Coffee, Melon, Tomato & Pineapple Just returned from an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica, where I immersed myself in the heart of its vibrant agricultural culture 🌱. From the iconic coffee plantations 🌿☕ to the lush fields of melon, tomato, and pineapple 🍍🍅🍈, I witnessed firsthand the passion, innovation, and sustainability driving the country’s agribusiness forward. Costa Rica’s commitment to quality, tradition, and eco-friendly practices is truly inspiring! 🌎💚 🤝 Influencing Policy & Building Bridges I had the privilege of meeting with the Vice President and Minister of Agriculture & Environment of Costa Rica, engaging in meaningful conversations about the future of sustainable farming. Together, we discussed the potential for a new law to promote bioinputs, paving the way for a greener, more resilient agricultural sector. This collaboration is a step toward reducing chemical dependency and empowering farmers with natural solutions 🌿💪. 🇮🇱🤝🇨🇷 Israel & Costa Rica: A Partnership for Progress As a Business Executive Agronomist Engineer Israeli, I’m excited about the growing partnership between Israel and Costa Rica. With Israel’s cutting-edge agri-tech and Costa Rica’s rich agricultural heritage, we’re creating a powerful synergy that will transform the industry. The new trade pact opens doors for technology exchange, investment, and sustainable growth, benefiting not just Costa Rica but the entire Central American region 🌐🚀. 🙏 Gratitude & Looking Ahead A huge thank you to Cristian from Agromultiservicios, my beloved friend, Ambassador of Israel in Costa Rica, Michal Gur-Aryeh and others friends and partners in this incredible partnership and dedication. Together with our future partners and distributors and government in Costa Rica and Central America, we’re building a network that connects people, ideas, and markets to create lasting impact. Let’s continue to innovate, inspire, and grow together! 🌱🤝 #Agriculture #Sustainability #Coffee #Bioinputs #IsraelCostaRica #AgriTech #Innovation #CentralAmerica #ThankYou

Zeeshan Qamber

🌱 🥔 Potato Crop Progress at FonGrow – Precision Agriculture in Action 🚜 At FonGrow, we are committed to building a farming system where every acre performs at its best. Sharing a glimpse from our potato fields today — where uniform emergence, proper ridging, and timely irrigation are helping us set a strong foundation for an excellent season ahead. Our focus remains on: ✔️ Optimized water management through controlled irrigation ✔️ Healthy vegetative growth supported by balanced nutrition ✔️ Clean, well-structured ridges to ensure ideal tuber development ✔️ Strict field monitoring for pests, diseases, and weed pressure As part of the FonGrow team, I’m proud to contribute to these on-ground improvements and ensure our crop management practices align with modern agronomy standards. Excited to see this crop reach its full potential in the coming weeks! #FonGrow #PotatoCrop #Agriculture #FieldManagement #Agritech #SustainableFarming #CropMonitoring #Khanewal #FarmSupervisor

Ram Lisaey

Agriculture is at a turning point. Extreme weather, water scarcity, and rising food demand are reshaping farming as we know it. In my latest article, I explore how precision irrigation and smart technologies can help farmers grow more with less—while protecting our planet. It’s not just about tech; it’s about collaboration between innovation and human expertise. 👉 Read the full piece here https://lnkd.in/eseakNy4

Vinayak Lahoti

What if farming could be powered by real-time intelligence, turning guesswork into precision? Traditional agriculture often battles inefficient resource management, unpredictable yields, and significant environmental impact. Farmers struggle with timely data, leading to reactive decisions and wasted resources. Enter the **SMART FARM APPLICATION** – an innovative, end-to-end digital platform designed to revolutionize farming. We're integrating IoT, AI, and data analytics to empower farmers with unprecedented control and insight. Here's how it transforms agriculture: * **Real-time Monitoring:** IoT sensors continuously track soil conditions, environmental factors, and even crop health using drone/satellite imagery. * **AI-Powered Precision:** Our platform uses machine learning for predictive analytics, forecasting yields, detecting diseases or pests early, and recommending optimal resource allocation. * **Automated Efficiency:** Smart irrigation systems adjust automatically based on real-time needs, while AI-driven recommendations guide precise fertilizer and pesticide application. * **Sustainable Practices:** Drastically reduce water (20-30%!), fertilizer, and pesticide usage, leading to lower costs and a minimized environmental footprint. * **Data-Driven Decisions:** A centralized dashboard provides a holistic view of farm operations, turning raw data into actionable insights for higher profitability and sustainability. This isn't just about technology; it's about empowering farmers to make smarter, more sustainable choices, ensuring food security and a healthier planet. Agriculture is rapidly evolving, and data is its new frontier. What do you believe is the single biggest challenge modern agriculture needs to solve with technology? Share your thoughts below! #SmartFarming #AgriTech #IoT #AIinAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture

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🌍✨ Africa’s Innovation Renaissance Is Here — And It’s Accelerating FAST. At the 2025 China–Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum in Wuhan, leaders and innovators from both regions reaffirmed one message: Africa is leapfrogging. Building on the 2024 FOCAC agreements, Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro PhD FCCA ACA led the Nigerian delegation to discuss how African talent, digital infrastructure, and bold policy reforms are driving breakthroughs in fintech, agritech, renewable energy, AI, and smart manufacturing — delivering real impact at scale. This strategic collaboration is a new era of co-creation, where Africa’s innovation power is shaping global progress. #AfricaInnovation #ChinaAfricaCooperation #FOCAC #DigitalTransformation #InnovationRenaissance #AfricaRising #TechForDevelopment For more, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dv4BsDTy

Aniekan Anthony Nyong

Love this. Regenerative agriculture is not just a trend, it is becoming the backbone of the next food system. The shift toward healthier soil and smarter inputs is already changing how farmers work across Africa. At QLF we see how these ideas can raise yields, cut costs, and protect the land at the same time. This map is a strong snapshot of where the world is heading and it is exciting to see more players join the movement

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Archie King

🚀 Chandrima Mercantiles (BSE: 540829) just went full tech mode! This ₹400 Cr small-cap is rolling out an AI platform that tells farmers exactly what to plant, when to water, and how much fertilizer to use — using soil tests, satellite weather, and smart sensors. Result? Higher yields, lower costs, happier planet 🌍 Already seeing 20% revenue growth and stock up 150%+ recently. India’s farming future looks smart! #AgriTech #SmartFarming #IndianStocks Disclaimer Info from official press release only — not investment advice. Always do your own research!

Adnan Ali

🌾 Project 3: Rice Crop Management System Developed a web-based solution to help farmers efficiently manage rice cultivation. The system provides insights on crop health, irrigation, fertilizer application, and yield prediction, enabling data-driven decisions for higher productivity and optimized resource use. Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript Key Features: ✅ Crop monitoring & growth tracking. ✅ Irrigation & fertilizer management. ✅ Yield estimation & analysis. ✅ Data visualization for better decision-making. Proud to contribute to smart agriculture with technology! 🌾💻 #RiceCropManagement #AgriTech #DataDrivenFarming #WebDevelopment #HTML #CSS #JavaScript #StudentProject #SmartFarming #Project3

Gunasagaya Vimal George

Hello Fellow Friends Excited to share that I’ve started working on a new agri-tech initiative focused on helping urban households grow their own fresh produce, even in very small spaces. The goal is simple: make sustainable, home-grown food accessible to anyone living in a city—no prior experience required. Right now, I’m exploring early concepts, researching user needs, and speaking with people who are passionate about: • urban farming • agri-tech • sustainability • AI in consumer applications • small-space gardening If you’re interested in collaborating, advising, or simply sharing insights from your experience, I’d love to connect. Let’s build something impactful for the future of urban living. #Agritech #UrbanFarming #Sustainability #AIForGood #HomeGardening #GreenTech #FoodTech #Startups #FounderJourney #Innovation