After start-ups, agritechnology revolution on the cards for Karnataka

As the farmers suffer, technology could be the solution to their problems by giving them greater yields at lesser inputs

Karnataka, the de facto start-up capital of India, is fast becoming a hotbed for agritechnology. Emerging technologies such as drones, GIS mapping and smartphone based tools are being utilised to reduce crop loss and increase productivity in the agri-rich state.

“We see immense potential for innovation and applying emerging technology in agriculture. We need to connect the technology set-ups and tech companies with farmers so that the ecosystem becomes better,” said Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary to Department of IT, on the sidelines of an agritech summit organised by the Karnataka government on Wednesday.

To further the cause of technology-driven solutions, the Karnataka