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The Challenge

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Sarjit is a farmer in Punjab who grows wheat and vegetables on a medium-sized farm. She wants to improve crop yields and reduce waste, but faces several challenges:
 

• Weather patterns are unpredictable

• She struggles to decide which crops to plant in which season

• Fertilizer and water usage need careful management

• She has limited access to agricultural experts and market information
   

Sarjit wants a solution that helps her plan better, save costs, and increase productivity.
 

How AI Helped Sarjit
 

Sarjit started using ChatGPT on her smartphone to support her farming decisions. Since she is more comfortable speaking than typing, she dictates her questions and receives audio answers.
 

The AI helped her:
 

• Predict weather patterns and recommend planting times

• Suggest optimal fertiliser and water schedules for different crops

• Provide tips to protect crops from pests and diseases

• Analyse market trends to decide which crops could fetch better prices
   

By giving the AI specific information about her farm size, soil type, and crop types, Sarjit received personalized advice rather than generic recommendations.
 

Example Prompts Sarjit Used
 

Initial Prompt:
 

“Give me advice on how to improve my crops.”
 

The AI’s first response was very general and not specific to her farm or crops.
 

Improved Context-Aware Prompt:
 

Sarjit provided details about her farm and crops:
 

“I have a 10-acre farm in Punjab growing wheat and tomatoes.
Suggest the best planting and harvesting schedule for the next 3 months based on weather forecasts.
Recommend fertiliser and irrigation plans for high yield.
Suggest ways to reduce pest damage naturally.
Give advice in simple Punjabi”
 

Sarjit dictates all prompts using ChatGPT’s audio feature, and she receives spoken answers, which makes it easier for her to understand and implement the advice quickly while working on the farm.
 

How AI Helped
 

With the improved, context-aware prompts, Sarjit:
 

• Planned crops according to weather and soil conditions

• Reduced fertilizer and water waste while maintaining high yields

• Minimised crop losses due to pests

• Made informed decisions on what crops to grow for better market prices

• Saved time on planning and research, allowing her to focus on farm work
   

The AI acted as a 24/7 farming assistant, helping Sarjit make data-driven decisions while keeping control in her hands.
 

Why This Matters
 

Farmers face increasing pressure from climate variability, market competition, and resource constraints. AI can:
 

• Provide personalised, actionable farming advice

• Support sustainable and ethical farming practices

• Reduce waste and increase productivity

• Empower farmers to make informed decisions safely
   

Ethical prompts ensure AI advice is accurate, relevant, and culturally appropriate, helping farmers like Sarjit benefit without replacing their own knowledge or judgment.