Jastinder Kaur, a research scholar from Ludhiana at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University in Jaipur, has co-authored a book titled 'The Farmers’ Databank: A Comprehensive Guide to Agriculture Informatics'. The book has earned five recommendation letters from reputed national institutions and has been accepted into the libraries of five well-known organizations.
Book Details and Co-author
The book, co-authored with Raj Sinha, an assistant professor at Parul University in Vadodara, explores the integration of agriculture with modern computing technologies. It focuses on agriculture informatics, data-driven farming, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital decision-support systems aimed at improving agricultural productivity and efficiency.
Publication and Availability
Published by a Germany-based academic publishing house, the book is available on multiple online and offline platforms, including Amazon. According to Kaur, the book serves as a complete syllabus for students and a practical guide for farmers. She stated, 'Forecasting market prices and crop yields helps increase farmers’ income, and it has been explained in detail in the book. The book teaches us how even a mobile phone can become a tool for agriculture.'
Impact on Agriculture
The recognition from five institutions underscores the book's potential to transform farming practices through technology. By leveraging AI and IoT, farmers can make data-driven decisions, optimize resource use, and enhance crop yields. The book provides practical insights into using mobile phones as agricultural tools, making advanced technology accessible to small-scale farmers.
