Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agricultural Biotechnology

Abstract: Indian agriculture not only provides food-grains to more than 142 crore peoples but also generates huge employment, earning rare forex currency, increasing country’s national income, and so on. The share of the Indian agricultural sector in national income is 18 percent but more than 45 percent of the labour force are depending on the agricultural and allied sectors. In contrast in developed countries, only 5 % of the labor force is dependent on the agriculture sector. India’s agricultural productivity and competitiveness are also low compared to those of developed countries. Lack of capital, backward technology, in sufficient irrigation facilities, highly dependence on monsoons, and high cost with low returns are obstacles to Indian agricultural development. However, owing to the increasing population and demand for food grains, it is very important to use artificial intelligence in agricultural biotechnology. Artificial intelligence in agriculture biotechnology is very useful because it helps weather forecasting, monitoring of soil, crops and livestock health etc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has enormous potential to help increase the productivity and efficiency of Indian farmers and agro-industries. Agricultural problems will be minimize through the use of drones, robotics, sensors, satellite etc. and highly profitable farming will become possible. The researcher has used secondary data to analyze the of research paper. The present study focuses on how AI is important for sustainable agricultural development in India.