India – BharatRohan, an agritech startup specialising in UAV/Drone based Decision Support System (DSS) for farmers, has announced a collaboration with ABI-ICRISAT, the Agri-Business Incubator of ICRISAT. This alliance in agricultural technology, aims to revolutionise crop monitoring through hyperspectral technology.
“Through this partnership, BharatRohan will have an opportunity to connect with farmer producer organisations (FPOs) to offer drone crop monitoring services to uplift farmers’ livelihoods and ensure a resilient and sustainable food supply chain. This collaboration creates a unique platform for networking opportunities within the agriculture industry. To foster innovation, BharatRohan will gain access to state-of-the-art office facilities and expert branding counsel. This support will further help BharatRohan establish a position in the dynamic agricultural sector,” the agritech startup announced.
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Rishabh Choudhary, CTO of BharatRohan, sees this partnership as a significant step forward in harnessing hyperspectral and multispectral imaging technologies for the benefit of farmers and the agricultural industry. “This partnership equips us with the expertise and resources to advance our hyperspectral technology, enhancing the precision and efficiency of crop monitoring. We are not just innovating; we are pioneering a future where agriculture is smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Emphasising the importance of the collaboration, Harshaditya, Remote Sensing Engineer at BharatRohan, said, “The R&D on hyperspectral data-driven solutions will be pivotal in developing spectral indices and libraries, essential components in hyperspectral data analysis. The spectroscopy-based hyperspectral technique’s ability to detect crop issues even before they are visually apparent will empower us to address challenges such as pest infestations, nutrient management, and precision farming.”
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“Hyperspectral imaging, a cornerstone in collecting crop phenotypic data, enables early disease detection and the identification of crop health. When integrated with drone technology, it becomes essential for weed and disease monitoring, offering applications that range from early disease detection to severity quantification. In collaboration with ABI-ICRISAT, BharatRohan is expanding its research in hyperspectral imagery, aiming to bolster its product suite and reaffirm its commitment to harnessing state-of-the-art technology for sustainable farming and a secure food supply chain. This partnership signifies a significant stride towards revolutionising agriculture and empowering farmers with innovative solutions, the agritech startup said.
