Growers seek Maharashtra-style AI model for sugarcane cultivation
The State Sugarcane Growers’ Association is advocating for the adoption of AI technologies in sugarcane farming to enhance productivity and reduce costs. They have expressed concerns over rising agricultural input costs and threatened protests if their demands are not met. The association also criticized government actions regarding fuel prices and electricity supply for farmers.
- ▪The association is urging the government to implement a Maharashtra-style AI model for sugarcane cultivation.
- ▪They raised concerns about rising agricultural input costs and warned of protests if their issues are ignored.
- ▪The president criticized the government's focus on political issues rather than farmers' concerns.
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Seeking adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies in sugarcane cultivation to reduce costs and improve productivity, the State Sugarcane Growers’ Association has urged the State government to implement a Maharashtra-style model even as it raised concerns over rising agricultural input costs and warned of agitation if farmers’ issues remain unaddressed.Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Tuesday, State Sugarcane Growers’ Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar said representations had been submitted to the Chief Minister, Agriculture Minister and Sugar Minister seeking introduction of AI-based technologies in sugarcane farming.He also stressed the need to ensure timely availability of sowing seeds, urea, DAP and other fertilisers, while opposing any increase in…
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