Farming Innovation

Aditya Pingale, a young inventor from Maharashtra, created KrushiBot, a low-cost, mobile-controlled robot designed to help farmers reduce the physical strain of pesticide spraying. Explore how this innovative solution can improve agriculture in rural India.

Inspired by the precision and density techniques employed in European vineyards, Suraj Panigrahy decided to bring this innovative approach to India’s mango farming. Using drones, drip irrigation, and sensors, he maximises yield by seven times.

What happens when two young engineers with no farming background land in rural India armed with drones and curiosity? Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh Choudhary were not looking to change agriculture, but a few unexpected questions from farmers set them on a path that took root in the most surprising way.

In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative dual-use technology provides a sustainable farming model and supplies about 25,000 units of electricity to the grid daily.

Inspired by a moment in the bathroom and fuelled by a lifelong passion for innovation, Kozhikode’s Ashin P Krishna is transforming coconut farming with his smartest and fastest coconut harvesting robot, Coco-bot.

Across India, farmers are experimenting with a new model — one that doesn’t take away land, but adds to its potential. It’s sustainable, surprising, and quietly powerful. In Parbhani, something remarkable is growing under the sun. And it’s not what you’d expect.

Explore the incredible story of Kalimullah Khan, whose innovative grafting technique resulted in a mango tree with 350 varieties. Learn how his lifelong dedication to horticulture made his orchard a global marvel.

Explore five groundbreaking agri-tech innovations that are cutting input costs, optimising resource use, and boosting productivity — empowering farmers to build resilient, sustainable futures in the face of climate challenges.

SK4, a high-yielding turmeric variety developed by Sachin Kamlakar Karekar, is transforming farming in 13 states across the country.

Kahan Singh Pannu, a retired IAS officer from Punjab, has developed an innovative technique called Seeding of Rice on Beds (SRB) to combat the state’s critical groundwater depletion. His approach conserves water, saves money, and inspires a shift towards conservation-oriented agriculture.