PANJIM: Following the recent State-level review meeting held by the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje, the State Agriculture Department has decided to use digital methods to survey crops that would help them assess the losses suffered by the farmers during the flood, drought, etc.
They added that through this technology that has already been developed, farmers can themselves click photos of the field/loss suffered, upload it on the App.
The Department has also been directed to use digital technologies to provide updated crop production-related know-how, arrange critical agricultural inputs, primary soil and seed testing facilities, and arrange interface with the public and private sector.
Once the data is uploaded, the authorities concerned can quickly review the situation and take necessary action.
The State was also asked to ensure that all the seed packets entering the State of Goa should be authenticated using a Quick Response (QR) Code system that contains all the data about the seeds.
The Department was also encouraged to work on an integrated supply chain of fruits and vegetables, the funds for which will be provided over and above that is available in the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
Directions were also issued regarding ensuring prices are similar to that of the rest of the country. The Centre has already instructed the dealers and manufacturers to put the same price list across the country.
