India, April 29 -- In a significant step toward inclusive and sustainable agricultural development, the Government of Odisha signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gates Foundation. The collaboration aims to promote AI-enabled applications, precision farming, climate-smart innovations, and improved productivity in the dairy and fisheries sectors.

Per official sources, the multi-year partnership will focus on technical support, research, and the on-ground implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices across the State.

The initiative is being led by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment (DAFE) and the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department (FARDD). It will drive science-based interventi...