Source: BL
Context:
Lokal, a vernacular digital products platform, has announced the launch of AgriLokal, an agritech initiative designed to bridge the knowledge gap in Indian agriculture by connecting farmers directly with expert agronomists in their local language.
Key Highlights:
- Purpose: AgriLokal aims to tackle key challenges in Indian agriculture, where nearly 80% of farmers lack formal agricultural training, leading to lower productivity and higher costs.
- Features: The platform allows farmers to receive instant, context-based guidance from agronomists on soil health, irrigation, pest control, and modern farming practices—without leaving their villages.
- Language Accessibility: The service operates in vernacular languages, ensuring that expert advice is easy to understand and act upon.
- Expected Impact: By providing on-demand expert support, AgriLokal is expected to improve yields, cut input costs, and accelerate scientific farming adoption across rural India.
