Workshop on ‘Generative AI tools for Agriculture’ concludes at ICAR-NAARM

28 November 2025, Hyderabad

The workshop on ‘Generative AI tools for Agriculture’ organized by ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad from 26-28 November 2025 concluded today.

The programme provided the participants an insight about the enormous potential and application of Generative AI across various agricultural domains. It holds significant promise in transforming agriculture by enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. During the workshop, the participants were provided with theory and hands-on practical sessions on various generative AI tools and softwares. A holistic blend of lectures from well-seasoned academicians and skillful personnel from the industry catered to the diverse audience.  This programme laid the foundation and equipped the participants with the necessary skillset to analyze real time data pertaining to their problem statement independently.

During the workshop, participants were organized into 6 groups, each focusing on specific applications of generative AI in agriculture. These included optimizing water usage in drought-prone regions, developing predictive models for crop diseases and preventive measures, creating automated farming systems for urban agriculture in limited spaces, managing farm and livestock using AI, selecting suitable crops with AI, exploring AI applications in education, and applying AI for fish and fisheries management. The workshop aimed to harness collaborative efforts to address critical agricultural challenges.

In his valedictory address, Dr. Gopal Lal, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad, underscored the transformative potential of Generative AI in agriculture, particularly stressing the need for responsible AI practices. He envisioned a collaborative synergy between cutting-edge research and the farming community to uplift grassroots farmers. He passionately encouraged participants to actively engage in ICAR-NAARM's think tank, aiming to harness their expertise to innovate and enable sustainable agricultural solutions. His vision emphasizes not only technological advancement but also the ethical and practical application of AI to empower farmers and enhance agricultural productivity effectively.

A staggering 29 participants including 5 women participants representing 14 research disciplines from 8 ICAR Institutions, 7 Agricultural Universities, 3 Governments and 2 Private organizations participated in the programme.

(Source: ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad)