ICAR-NRC for Grapes, organises National Conference on Generative AI

ICAR-NRC for Grapes, organises National Conference on Generative AI

11th-12th September 2023, Pune

ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, in collaboration with National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Society for Advancement of Viticulture and Enology, held a two-day National Conference on “Generative AI in Practice for Empowering Agricultural Research Productivity” by virtual mode.

ICAR-NRC for Grapes, organises National Conference on Generative AI  ICAR-NRC for Grapes, organises National Conference on Generative AI

The Chief Guest of both Inauguration and Valedictory sessions, Dr. S. D. Sawant, former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri emphasised on Generative AI's potential as a revolutionary tool in agricultural research. He mentioned that as we ventured into this new realm for reaping benefits, the emphasis remained on ethical deployment and responsible use.

Dr. C.N. Ravishankar, Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, briefed them about potential applications of Generative AI in the aquaculture sector.

Dr. Kaushik Banerjee, Director, ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune and Convener, NAAS, emphasised on importance of learning and adopting generative AI for agricultural researchers for remaining relevant with fast changing technology. He also suggested to maintain balance with human intelligence.

The online event drew 130 researchers from across the country over the course of two days. 30 lectures and six keynote addresses illuminated the broad potential of generative AI for the productivity of agricultural research.

(Source: ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune)

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