Empowering blind farmers: Smart farming through technology | Fusion - WeRIndia

Agriculture is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to technology, making farming more accessible to everyone, including those with visual impairments.

In Uttnal, Vijayapura, many visually impaired farmers are embracing an innovative method that enables them to farm independently, despite their sight limitations.

The ‘Blind Farming Technology,’ created by Girish Badragond, aims to empower blind individuals to manage their farmland without external help. This groundbreaking tool is designed to assist blind farmers in cultivating their land and ensuring that their crops thrive.

Visually impaired individuals have already shown their skills in fields like sports, music, and acting, and now, with this new technology, they are beginning to succeed in agriculture as well.

The introduction of this technology is making it easier for people to transition into farming, even those who previously worked in different professions.

With the support of their families, many visually impaired individuals are now pursuing agriculture with confidence, cultivating their land independently.

The Blind Farming Technology includes a sensor-based device installed in the soil to monitor moisture levels, temperature, and other factors that affect crops.

This information is then provided through a solar-powered audio system, which offers real-time updates on the farm’s needs. The system has both auto and manual modes.

In auto mode, it automatically waters the crops, ensuring that they receive consistent irrigation even when the farmer is not present. Additionally, a digital stick helps the farmer assess the land’s conditions, enabling better decision-making.

This technology also brings several environmental benefits. Some of them include reducing water consumption by 60%, preventing crop diseases, and improving soil fertility.

Badragond spent nearly a year developing this innovative tool, which could revolutionize farming for the visually impaired.

He believes his invention will inspire others to pursue agriculture, showing that blind individuals can thrive in this field.

As technology bridges the gap, farming is becoming more inclusive, allowing individuals to overcome challenges and achieve success.

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Image Published on December 14, 2020

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