AI for Farmers in India is expanding access to crop, weather, pest, livestock and market advice through multilingual digital platforms and voice-based technology. New AI systems are helping farmers receive agricultural information in familiar languages without relying entirely on conventional extension services. MahaVISTAAR in Maharashtra provides personalised crop advice, weather forecasts, market prices, pest and disease information and access to government schemes through an app, chatbot and voice assistant. Its newer system can use farm and crop information to provide more personalised guidance. The Government of India’s Bharat-VISTAAR initiative is also integrating agricultural data, scientific information and government services into an AI-powered platform. Farmers can access the system through voice, chat and mobile interfaces, with regional-language expansion planned. AI applications are also being used for pest detection and local weather forecasting. These technologies could support better farm decisions, although connectivity, digital literacy and access to technology remain important considerations.
AI for Farmers in India: Local-Language Tools Transform Agriculture
