Digital platform to bring farming sector together
The Hindu
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Digital technology is now coming to the rescue of Kerala’s beleaguered farming sector. According to K. Vasuki, Director of Agriculture, plans are afoot to roll out a digital platform for the farming sector, connecting all stakeholders and managing supply chains. The project is part of an e-governance initiative to establish an agriculture information management system and take the services of the department online. “The concept of this platform, envisaged as a one-stop solution for farmers and customers, stems from the indefinite number of social media groups for local markets. Discussions are underway with the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), which is integrating all stakeholders in the agri-value chain,” said Ms. Vasuki. The future modules may also include an e-commerce platform for farm products.
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