Question

Q1. What is Farmer Zone that was recently seen in news?

• A. a) It is an open-source data platform for smart agriculture.
• B. b) It is an Agricultural mandi which will not be regulated by APMC Acts.
• C. c) It is a food processing zone that will be heavily subsidized by the state.
• D. d) It is a farmer distress service to counsel farmers against suicides.

Answer 1

The correct option is A a) It is an open-source data platform for smart agriculture.

Farmer Zone has been envisioned by the DBT and aligns with our PM’s call for effective decision-making in agriculture that integrates science, technology, innovation and the farm ecosystem.
It is a collective open-source data platform for smart agriculture which will use biological research and data to improve the lives of small and marginal farmers.
It is envisaged that “Farmer Zone” will help cater to all needs of the farmer, from dealing with climate change, weather predictions and soil, water, and seed requirements to providing market intelligence.