Smart Farming Arrives in UP: Kanpur Agri University Adopts AI for Soil, Crop Health

• Kanpur's Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSA) is launching a digital system for smart farming in Uttar Pradesh.
• Inspired by Tamil Nadu's agricultural university model, the initiative will provide farmers with a mobile app for soil health and crop disease diagnosis.
• The app will offer instant soil reports, detailing nutrient deficiencies and fertilizer recommendations, saving costs and maintaining soil strength.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) will identify crop diseases and pests from uploaded photos, suggesting correct treatments and nutrient deficiencies based on leaf color.
• Scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras will provide direct advice to farmers via phone/message, and the university will organize village camps for technology awareness.

Why It Matters: Kanpur Agri University introduces AI-powered smart farming in UP, offering mobile soil analysis and disease diagnosis.