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Challenges Ahead for Agriculture Soil, Water, Renewable Energy and Technology 22 nd January 2013

Challenges Ahead for Agriculture Soil, Water, Renewable Energy and Technology 22 nd January 2013. About SKYMET. Skymet | Executive Summary. India’s first private weather forecaster Launched in 2003, initially distributed weather data to TV networks

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Challenges Ahead for Agriculture Soil, Water, Renewable Energy and Technology 22 nd January 2013

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  1. Challenges Ahead for Agriculture Soil, Water, Renewable Energy and Technology 22nd January 2013

  2. About SKYMET

  3. Skymet | Executive Summary • India’s first private weather forecaster • Launched in 2003, initially distributed weather data to TV networks • Current B2B clients in agribusiness, telecom, media, power, insurance, renewable energy • Two-pronged approach to operational forecast: • Meteorology team combines expertise of the traditional forecasting approach (synoptics) with the quantitative/computing prowess of meteorological modeling (Numeric Weather Prediction) • Skymet works on agriculture, in the field of remote sensing and generates agri-advisories. • Skymet provides taluka (tehsil) level forecasts >7000 talukas in the country Our Mission: To make Skymet synonymous with weather in India

  4. Skymet | Services I • Short term (2/3/5/7 days) weather forecasts for the benefit/use of farmers/commodity traders. • Long term (seasonal) forecasts preparing Indian industry and agriculture for deviations in weather from the normal (eg. power distribution, F&B, agri-inputs, insurance/risk) • Weather based crop advisories • Weather based counseling/planning support of agricultural activities. • Defining changes in the health/supply movement of agricultural commodities with weather. • Day ahead (24 hours) short interval weather forecast customized for power utilities to determine power demand scheduling using weather prediction. • Wind resource assessment Parameters covered: Temperature, Humidity, Cloud Cover, Rainfall, Wind , Soil Temperature, Soil Moisture, Frost Leaf Wetness Duration, wave, swell, wind, visibility

  5. Skymet | Services II • Remote-sensing solutions to establish crop yield, production and health at various growth stages. • Route and sea-state forecasts/storms and cyclone warnings for shipping, oil & gas explorers. • 24X7 inclement weather/fog monitoring. • Ready to print infographics for newspapers. • Ready to telecast infographics for TV/online channels. • Constant weather updates from major Indian cities for news channels and websites.

  6. Our USP- A Complete Solution Weather Forecast Agro Advisory Statistical Derived Data Live Weather Data Remote Sensing Instruments

  7. Skymet | Business Sectors • Sector • Energy • Agriculture • Media • Ports & Shipping • Aviation

  8. Skymet | Key Clients Agriculture Energy Media

  9. Challenges Ahead for Agriculture

  10. Introduction • India is an agrarian country • 52% population depends on agriculture directly or indirectly • Agriculture contributes 13.9% contribution to GDP in 2011-12 • India leads in production of some fruits and vegetables and jute in the world • Record 245 million tonnes production in 2011-12 • Improved techniques, inputs has made it possible but are these posing a challenge to the natural resources needs to be seen

  11. Soil Current Condition • Deficiencies in Soil • Faulty Agriculture techniques • Impact of Weather on Soil Technological Intervention • Soil testing Laboratories • Weather forecast linked practices to conserve soil • GIS Mapping to analyze Soil health • Good Agriculture Practices

  12. Way Forward to Conserve Soil • Awareness to be created on Conservation of Soil Fertility • Techniques to improve Fertility to be implemented • Widespread implementation is essential

  13. Water Current Condition • Scarcity of Water • Agriculture and Water Technological Intervention • Water Shed Development projects • Water Conservation Techniques • Treating contaminated and saline water

  14. Way Forward to Conserve Water • Increased Government Intervention • Awareness among people to store and conserve Water

  15. Renewable Energy Current Condition • Energy Consumption in Agriculture • Alternate Sources of Energy Technological Intervention • Weather Forecast • Accounting for Usage • Proper Maintenance and Installation of Farm equipment's • Alternate Sources of Energy like Solar, Wind • Self made Machinery

  16. Way Forward to Conserve and create Renewable Energy • Increased Government Intervention • Awareness among people to adopt techniques to conserve energy and adopt renewable energy

  17. Technology • Remote Sensing • Green House and Value Added Agriculture • Biotechnology • Post Harvest Technology • Farm Mechanization • Information Communication and Technology • Weather Services

  18. Way Forward • Efficient use of technology to benefit agriculture • Increased Cost of Production due to technology should be avoided • Appropriate use of technology

  19. Thank You

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