BharatRohan announced a co-innovation partnership with AgHub, the Agri-innovation hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).
This collaborative effort aims to promote a culture of co-innovation, collaboration, and co-creation, facilitating advancements through synergies between Agritech startups and agricultural scientists.
The partnership leverages BharatRohan’s unique experience in Hyperspectral Imaging for crops, focusing on creating a spectral library to improve pest and disease detection in paddy and cotton crops.
This initiative is expected to significantly benefit farmers by potentially increasing yields through a reduction in losses caused by pests, such as the Brown Plant Hopper and Pink Bollworm, and diseases like rice blast and boll rot, by 20-30%.
Amandeep Panwar, Co-founder of BharatRohan, commented, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower farmers. Utilizing hyperspectral technology, we aim to provide invaluable insights leading to healthier crops, reduced input costs, and enhanced yields. Our collaboration with AgHub and PJTSAU underscores our dedication to sustainable and prosperous agriculture.”
The collaboration leverages innovative hyperspectral imaging and advanced drone technology, setting a new benchmark in early detection and intervention for crop management. This integration is anticipated to lead to more sustainable farming practices and healthier crops.
Akshay Mehta, Remote Sensing Engineer at BharatRohan, added, “By improving our detection algorithms and enhancing the Hyperspectral Decision Support System, we are stepping towards a future where early detection and precise interventions become standard practices in crop management.”
The initiative aims not only to address current agricultural challenges but also to pave the way for future advancements. BharatRohan and AgHub are committed to expanding their efforts to include a wider variety of crops, contributing to the global goals of food security and sustainable farming.
Kalpana Sastry, MD, AgHub says, “While the initial focus is on paddy and cotton crops, in a long-term goal we will expand this library to include a wider variety of crops, thereby supporting a broader spectrum of crops key to the agricultural sector.”
Vijay Nadiminti, CEO & Director, AgHub says, “By developing a library that includes built-in indices for detecting various agricultural challenges and integrating these insights with drone technology, we are paving the way for more efficient and effective farming methods.”
