High-Level Panel Formed to Overhaul Kharif Procurement; AI to Track Crops from Sowing to Sale
Hyderabad: A committee of senior officials will prepare a strategy and oversee smooth procurement operations from the kharif season onwards.
The committee will continuously monitor all stages of the agricultural process, including seed distribution, recording of farmer information, crop records, production estimates and purchasing activities.
The panel that will undertake field-level supervision and integrate modern technologies into the system.
Accurate data should be collected at the field level on the crops grown and the extent to which different crops are grown in each village.
Smooth supply of agricultural products in accordance with Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and quotas determined by the Centre.
Planning ahead to overcome challenges related to unseasonal rains, weighing, transportation, storage and marketing.
Rythu Vedikas will evolve into farmer-centric service centres, where farmers can register their information and purchase seeds and fertilizers.
Artificial intelligence-based systems and integrated technology to be used throughout the agricultural value chain.
The AI pilot project has been launched in Dammapeta mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district for study.
Agriculture minister Nageswara Rao will keep constant pressure on the Center regarding allocation of urea and other fertilizers.
Getting a larger share from Ramagundam Fertilizer Plant for Telangana was discussed, a meeting of all party MPs may be held.
