Problem: The high cost of smart agriculture technologies, like advanced sensors and data analysis platforms, creates a barrier to entry for small and marginal farmers.

This knowledge gap often leads to:

○ Suboptimal resource allocation: Farmers struggle to make
informed decisions about water usage, fertilizer application, and
planting schedules, resulting in wasted resources and potential yield
losses

○ Limited access to real-time data: Farmers rely on outdated
methods or intuition to monitor crop health and environmental
conditions, hindering their ability to react proactively to threats or
optimize growth.

○ Lower overall agricultural productivity: Without data-driven
insights, farmers may miss opportunities to improve crop yields and
farm efficiency, impacting their income and overall contribution to the
food system.

The Challenge is to: Develop low-cost and easy-to-use smart agriculture solutions for small and marginal farmers.

Problem: Agricultural waste poses a significant environmental challenge, while farmers miss out on potential income streams from proper waste management. Turning Agri-Waste into something profitable and useful for farmers has its own set of unique challenges and benefits. 

Such as:

○ Greenhouse gas emissions: Decomposing, burning agri-waste
releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, that contributes to climate change.

○ Land and water pollution: Improper waste disposal can
contaminate soil and water sources, impacting human health and
ecological balance.

○ Missed economic opportunities: Agri-waste represents a
a valuable resource that can be transformed into useful products,
generating income for farmers and creating jobs in rural communities.

The Challenge is to: Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for managing and transforming agri-waste into profitable business opportunities for farmers and rural communities.

Problem: Delay in sustainability action, Regenerative agriculture practices, while demonstrably beneficial for long-term soil health, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation, often face economic hurdles for adoption. These hurdles include:

● Limited profitability: Short-term yield fluctuations and the high upfront costs associated with transitioning to regenerative practices can discourage farmers from adopting them.

● Lack of transparent market mechanisms: The value chain for
regeneratively produced food is often opaque, with farmers struggling to capture a premium price for their produce that reflects the environmental benefits they provide.

● Data scarcity: Difficulty in measuring and quantifying the environmental impact of regenerative practices makes it challenging for farmers to demonstrate the value proposition to consumers and secure premium pricing.

The Challenge is to: Design innovative tech solutions that bridge the economic gap and make regenerative agriculture a more remunerative choice for farmers.