Training programme on "IoT based Smart Farming" held, Agri loT system installed
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 09 2025: In a significant initiative aimed at advancingsmart farming, a 3 days training programme on "loT based Smart Fanning in Manipur" was held at Maklang, Imphal West.

The training programme was jointly organised by Mobile Based Agro Advisory Services in Manipur (Loumisingi Paojel) in collaboration with Digital India Corporation (DIC), New Delhi funded by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India and Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC)-Imphal Centre, College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University.

The programme focused on advancing loT in agriculture and precision farming methods which stand as a promising step towards a more resilient and ecologically conscious agricultural future in Manipur.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Abhinash Moirangthem.

Principal Investigator of Loumisingi Paojel, COA, CAU, Imphal, emphasized the project's core objective of providing farmers with the "Right Information at the Right Time" .

He encouraged fanners to register for the initiative and connect with the experts through the toll-free number "1800-102-3141" to stay informed and actively engage with the latest advancements in agriculture.

Prof Ng Piloo, Principal Investigator, PFDC Project, Imphal Centre gave a brief introduction of the project and explained in detail about the benefits and advantages for installation of the Agri loT device in the farmer's field.

As a part of the programme, PFDC, Imphal Centre, COA, CAU successfully installed a cutting-edge Agri-IoT (Agricultural Internet of Things) system in the field of one Arambam Kadamba Meitei at Maklang Awang Leikai, Imphal West, to promote the mission of "Digital India" for technology refinement activities.

The innovative device is designed to transform traditional farming practices by enabling real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making, ensuring sustainable and efficient crop management.

By utilizing loT devices such as sensors and weather stations, Agri-IoT systems provide continuous monitoring for micro and macro climatic conditions of environmental variables, below-ground soil parameters and conditions, crop health, pest & disease forewarning, crop stage and growth characteristics to provide comprehensive insights and recommendations giving accurate reading to fanners within a radius of 2 Km.

Farmers and stakeholders in the region have expressed enthusiasm about this technological advancement, emphasizing its potential to transform agriculture and contribute to digital technology.

Altogether, 51 farmers participated in the programme along with 10 resource persons from COA, Iroisemba, CAU, Imphal.

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