BharatRohan, an agtech firm that provides drone-based crop monitoring services, announced a co-innovation partnership with AgHub, the Agri-innovation hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).
The partnership leverages BharatRohan’s experience in Hyperspectral Imaging for agricultural crops, focusing on creating a spectral library to improve pest and disease detection in paddy and cotton crops.
This initiative is expected to significantly benefit farmers by potentially increasing yields through a reduction in losses caused by pests, such as the Brown Plant Hopper and Pink Bollworm, and diseases like rice blast and boll rot, by 20-30%.
Founded in 2016 by Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh Choudhary, this Gurgaon-based agritech startup caters to 5,00,000 acres across 10 states. Some of its key customers include Dabur, ITC, More Megastores, Aachi among others.
Amandeep Panwar, Co-founder of BharatRohan, said, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower farmers. Utilizing hyperspectral technology, we aim to provide invaluable insights leading to healthier crops, reduced input costs, and enhanced yields. Our collaboration with AgHub and PJTSAU underscores our dedication to sustainable and prosperous agriculture.”
The collaboration leverages hyperspectral imaging and advanced drone technology, helping in early detection and intervention for crop management. This integration is anticipated to lead to more sustainable farming practices and healthier crops.
Kalpana Sastry, MD, AgHub says “While the initial focus is on paddy and cotton crops, in a long-term goal we will expand this library to include a wider variety of crops, thereby supporting a broader spectrum of crops key to the agricultural sector. This is a pioneering step opening doors of research institutes and universities in collaborating with Agritech startups
