India: An Assam startup is helping Northeast farmers break barriers

After working closely with farmers in India for many years, and closely observing their struggles and challenges, Dr Bijaylakhmi Goswami and Taufik Ahmed came up with the idea for a startup, Agrithink, that will utilise modern methods in easing the difficulties farmers face not just in day to day practices, but in the profession as a whole. Founding member Dr Bijaylakhmi Goswami describes this journey in simple terms.

“The only way to bring changes in the farmers’ condition is by adopting suitable technology like the Internet of things (IoT) and machine learning, coupled with good agricultural practices (GAP). This could bring a breakthrough in agriculture and allied fields if implemented in an economic, eco-friendly manner with a conscious effort on saving energy. So, with a challenge to bring technology to each farmer’s doorstep, Agrithink Services LLP was formed in 2019 with co-founder Taufik Ahmed. The start-up was incubated by Assam Start-up and also recognised by Start-up India,” says Goswami. 

The research and development work revolves around developing A-Z solutions of some of the critical areas of farm management like soil fertility, cropping pattern, pest and disease management, irrigation and all other relevant areas using IoT and other suitable technologies. These technologies are also planned to be incorporated in areas like tea production and quality enhancement; farming of flowers, vegetables, fruits, spices, etc. Providing instant and constant expert service in a cost-effective, smart manner based on real data generated by self-developed measures and devices are designed to be the pillars of this foundation,” explains Goswami.

To read the complete article, go to www.eastmojo.com.