Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
3) Do you think Big data analytics holds potential to bring revolutionary change in Agricultural Industry of the country? Discuss in detail the Role of data analysis in agriculture. (250 words)
Why this question:
The role of big data analytics in agricultural industry.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must explain the possible role that big data analytics can play in revolutionizing agricultural industry in the country.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin with brief on what is Big data analytics.
Body:
Discussion should include the following:
Explain that in agriculture, big data is often viewed as a combination of technology and analytics that can collect and compile novel data and process it in a more useful and timely way to assist decision making.
Relate the relevance of it to different practices such as precision agriculture, organic farming, ZBNF etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
