Indian Chemical News, the most credible online media platform for the Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector, is organizing the Third Edition of ‘AgroChem Summit 2024' on December 13, 2024 at The Park, Parliament Street, New Delhi. The theme of the Summit is "Capturing Value Through Collaboration, Innovation & Disruption".  

Please register for the Summit by clicking on the link (https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/agrochem-summit-third-edition/). 

The Session on Digitalization, Precision Agriculture and Cutting Edge Technologies will have Kuldeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, HIL (India) Ltd.; Vimal Alawadhi, Managing Director, Best Agrolife Ltd.; K. S. Thyagarajan, Head - Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Business Strategy, PI Industries; Durgesh Chandra, Secretary General, CropLife India; and Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Director General, Agro Chem Federation of India as speakers. 

Digitalization, precision agriculture, and technological innovations are transforming the crop protection sector, enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness of agricultural practices. Digital tools, such as farm management software, analytics platforms, and mobile applications, allow farmers to collect and analyse data regarding pest populations, crop health, weather patterns, and soil conditions. This data-driven approach supports informed decision-making for pest control measures.  

Another important factor is precision agriculture which includes variable rate application of fertilizers and pesticides, reducing waste and optimizing resource use. By analysing soil composition and health, precision agriculture enables targeted interventions, ensuring that crop protection measures are only applied where necessary and in appropriate amounts. Advanced algorithms analyse data collected from various sources to model pest behaviour and predict outbreaks.  

Technology has enabled the formulation and commercialization of biopesticides derived from natural organisms. These products provide effective pest control with reduced environmental impact compared to conventional chemicals. Drones equipped with spraying technology can efficiently deliver crop protection products to precise locations, minimizing waste and improving application accuracy, especially in difficult-to-reach areas. 

Collaborations between tech developers, agricultural researchers, policy-makers, and farmers will be crucial for maximizing the potential of these innovations and ensuring that they are accessible to all agricultural stakeholders.  

Key points to be discussed during the session are: Digitalization in Crop Protection; Precision Agriculture and Integration with AI and Machine Learning; Technological Innovations for Crop Protection; Biopesticides and Biological Solutions; Drones and Aerial Applications; Mobile Applications and Platforms; and Challenges and Considerations.