New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- A new survey by the Esya Centre reveals that artificial intelligence start-ups in India's agricultural sector are grappling with significant obstacles despite their potential to transform farming practices.

The January 2025 report, which examined four AI agritech start-ups, identified data availability, poor rural connectivity, and farmer adoption as primary challenges facing the sector.

The study highlights that while AI solutions show promise in areas such as resource optimisation, soil health preservation, and weather prediction, start-ups struggle to access quality data necessary for developing robust AI models.

Government databases, which could be valuable resources, often contain incomplete or outdated infor...