Fundamentals in Agriculture Technology
edited by: Prashant S. Bodake, Srinivasan Iyengar, Santosh V. Sawardekar Compiled by Chintan Oza & Yogesh NaikLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 9.99 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 320 GMS
Keywords
Precision farming, Agtech innovations, Sustainable agriculture, Crop monitoring, Smart irrigation, Agricultural automation, Data-driven farming, Agribusiness technology, Remote sensing in agriculture, Soil health management, Digital farming, Crop analytics, Climate-smart agriculture, Agroinformatics, Farm management software, IoT in agriculture, Agricultural sensors, Robotics in farming, Precision planting, Genetic engineering in agriculture, Agro-robotics, Agri-technology integration, Sustainable farming practices, Crop yield optimizationThe present work delves into the fundamentals of Agricultural Technology, with a specific focus on two transformative elements: Blockchain and Drones. These elements are expected to play a crucial role in revolutionizing agricultural practices.
The integration of Blockchain in agriculture represents a paradigm shift in how we perceive and manage the agri-food supply chain. This book explores the potential of Blockchain in agriculture and urges stakeholders to embrace this transformative technology for a sustainable and efficient agricultural future.
The second section on drones guides readers through key factors to consider, ensuring strategic and effective drone deployment in agriculture. Real-life scenarios exemplify the transformative impact of drones. Through compelling examples, we illustrate how drones address challenges and offer innovative solutions in agriculture. This section also identifies hurdles and proposes strategies for overcoming them, in order to facilitate the widespread adoption of drones in agriculture.
Through the lenses of Blockchain, Drones, and the timeless principles of leadership from Kautilya’s Arthashastra, this book aspires to provide a holistic understanding that empowers individuals to navigate the dynamic intersection of technology and agriculture with confidence and foresight.
Compiled by
Prashant S. Bodake, Dean & Director of Instruction, DBSKKV, Co-ordinator & Principal Investigator
NAHEP-IDP, DBSKKV-Dapoli, Maharashtra
Srinivasan Iyengar, Director of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Santosh V. Sawardekar, Co- Principal Investigator, NAHEP-IDP, DBSKKV-Dapoli, Maharashtra
Authors
Chintan Oza, (Head), Founder, Anantam Ecosystems, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Yogesh Naik, Alumnus of DBS Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra & Director, Ashta Lakshmi Enviro Care Services, Mumbai, Maharashtra
1. Role of Blockchain in Agriculture, 2. Role of Drones in Agriculture: Revolutionizing Farming Practices, 3. Principles of Leadership from Kautilya’s Arthashastra (Chanakya’s Saptang Model), References