Artificial intelligence comes to agriculture in India | BBC news
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India has used traditional farming methods for generations, but with 1.4 billion people dependent on the crops farmers produce, some are turning to technology to boost productivity and profits.
For example, at one vineyard, sensor equipment is used to monitor weather and soil health.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can then determine when it is time to water crops, add fertilizer and tackle pests.
Nitin Patil, who works in the vineyard, says the AI advice has helped "save 50% of the water" the farm used to use.
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