Benefits and Challenges of AI in Agriculture for Farmers
AI is delivering measurable benefits to agriculture while also presenting adoption challenges.
Key Benefits
- Reduced water and fertilizer usage
- Lower chemical dependency
- Yield improvement up to 30% in some regions
- Early pest and disease detection
- Better climate resilience for small farmers
Challenges
- Need for digital skills and training
- Infrastructure gaps in rural areas
- Initial investment costs
- Data accessibility and connectivity
Despite these challenges, AI adoption is accelerating as tools become more affordable and multilingual through initiatives like Digital India Bhashini.


