Archive · 9 Aug 2025
AI Transforms Indian Agriculture in the 2025 Kharif Season
AI is helping Indian farmers by predicting the weather better, which is important because the monsoon rains are changing.
The government is using AI to help farmers plan what to plant and when.
The IMD can now predict the weather more accurately, and programs are being developed to help farmers get access to these technologies.
Different states are also using AI to improve farming.
The Soil Health Card program is providing farmers with data to improve their farming.
AI is being used to predict weather and safeguard livelihoods in the Kharif season.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has improved its monsoon forecasting accuracy using AI.
The Digital Agriculture Mission and Agristack Project are modernizing the sector through AI.
Several states are implementing AI in agriculture for precision farming and crop monitoring.
Soil Health Card program issued 24.74 crore cards, providing data on nutrient status.
- Who
- Indian farmers, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Indian government.
- What
- Use of AI in Indian agriculture to improve weather forecasting, crop management, and yield.
- When
- Ongoing, with specific advancements noted in the 2024-2025 Kharif seasons.
- Where
- Across India, with initiatives at national and state levels.
- Why
- To improve agricultural practices, increase yields, and adapt to climate change.
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- IMD Forecasting Accuracy
- Within 5% margin of error (2021-2024)
- Yield Increase (ICAR Pilots)
- 15-20%
- Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT) Allocation
- ₹824.77 crore
- Soil Health Cards Issued
- 24.74 crore (as of Feb 2025)
- Farmers using Digital Tools
- Approx. 20%
