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Tech and tradition: The future of farming - Eco India

May 16, 2024

Farmers feed the world. But from Europe to India, farmers are burdened by high costs, low prices, and climate change. Technologies like an AI crop-doctor app and drones can help. But there’s a wellspring of anger among farmers worldwide. Why is that?

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