Smart Farming Arrives in UP: Kanpur Agri University Adopts AI for Soil, Crop Health
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News18•29-01-2026, 13:17
Smart Farming Arrives in UP: Kanpur Agri University Adopts AI for Soil, Crop Health
- •Kanpur's Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSA) is launching a digital system for smart farming in Uttar Pradesh.
- •Inspired by Tamil Nadu's agricultural university model, the initiative will provide farmers with a mobile app for soil health and crop disease diagnosis.
- •The app will offer instant soil reports, detailing nutrient deficiencies and fertilizer recommendations, saving costs and maintaining soil strength.
- •Artificial Intelligence (AI) will identify crop diseases and pests from uploaded photos, suggesting correct treatments and nutrient deficiencies based on leaf color.
- •Scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras will provide direct advice to farmers via phone/message, and the university will organize village camps for technology awareness.
Why It Matters: Kanpur Agri University introduces AI-powered smart farming in UP, offering mobile soil analysis and disease diagnosis.
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