HARVESTING TOMORROW: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTIONIZING RURAL AGRICULTURE (KEY IJP************996)

• Miss Koyel Mukherjee,Anweshan Jana,Sukumar Gorai,Souvik Maity,Deepjyoti Sarkar,Bhaskar Mondal

Abstract

We are able to see a transformative shift in traditional agricultural practices through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rural farm management. AI offers unique solutions to overcome constraints faced by rural farming communities. Multifaceted applications of AI are explored in this paper. It includes the supernatural or magical applications of AI in promoting agricultural productivity, resilience and economic viability in rural areas. Farmers can make data-driven decisions by utilizing AI-powered precision agriculture techniques. They can analyze vast agricultural data sets accumulated from multifarious sources i.e. sensors, satellites and drones. Those data are processed by machine learning algorithms. Farmers insights grow on crop health, soil conditions and optimal irrigation strategies. Resource utilization could be optimized through this. Farmers could gain maximum yields. Farmers would be able to foresee weather patterns, pest infestation and market trends through the help of AI-driven predictive analytics. So AI plays a pivotal role in proactive risk management and farm planning. Rural agricultural produce could have scope for required market access through the help of AI-driven supply chain optimization tools. Streamlining distribution channels, minimization of post-harvest losses, profit maximization could be possible by the proper utilization of these systems. Proactive conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices could be encouraged through the implementation of AI-powered systems.