Vijayawada, Feb. 16 -- Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, on Monday visited an agricultural field near Undavalli near here along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to review the state government's use of advanced technologies and AI-based services in the farm sector.
During the visit, senior officials from the Agriculture Department briefed Gates on various initiatives aimed at increasing technology adoption among farmers. They explained how artificial intelligence tools are being used to monitor crop health, provide early detection of pests and diseases, and offer soil-based fertilizer recommendations.
The officials also showcased the use of drones for crop surveillance and precision spraying, as well as digit...