The Maharashtra government launched the 'MahaKrishi AI Policy' initiative to transform agriculture in the state.

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate said the state government has undertaken various initiatives, including unmanned farming, AI-based weather forecasting, adoption of climate-resilient cropping patterns, and the implementation of efficient irrigation systems for farmers' welfare.

Furthermore, efforts are being made to establish agricultural labs at the district level, deploy mobile vans for farm services, and improve crop storage facilities, the minister said. The overarching aim is to boost productivity using cost-effective and innovative technologies to significantly enhance the lives of farmers, he added.