To support farmers of Punjab, Saanjh Punjab has rolled out its seminal report Listening to Farmers on CRM Machinery, along with a Punjabi chatbot that facilitates them in real time by offering valueable information on https://iref.net/news/punjabi-chatbot-offers-aid-to-farmers-paddy-straw-management/Paddy Straw management. Notably, Sannjh Punjab is a coalition of leading organisations dedicated to advancing climate-resilient agriculture.
Punjabi Chatbot Provides Information On Paddy Straw Management
The Punjabi chatbot is developed by A2P energy, providing a simple, conversational interface that allows farmers to book CRM machinery, access soil health information, in addition receive guidance on crop diversification and paddy straw management.
The chatbot intends to make expert support immediately accessible by bridging knowledge gaps and decreasing reliance on intermediaries, further boosting the productivity and resilience on the ground.
It has been created by Sukhmeet Singh, founder and CEO of A2P Energy Solution Private Limited. He stated that this pilot chatbot brings real-time support directly to farmers’ mobile phones. Eventually, it helps them manage crop residue management, enhance soil health, and make smarter farming decisions. Its simple, conversational and in Punjabi, designed to make technology truly farmer-first and accessible to all.’’
An agro-scientist from CIMMYT, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, a non-profit research organization that promotes sustainable farming systems, has stated that the research outlines the need for complementary support systems alongside technology.
Not only this, but Umendra Dutt from Kheti Virasat Manch mentioned that Crop residue management is not just about machines but its about restoring the bond between farmer and field. According to him, this initiative depicts that when the right technology is combined with trust in farmers, we nurture healthier soil, cleaner water, and greater dignity”.