Brio Hydroponics and the Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Guwahati (TIH-IITG) have inaugurated their joint initiative – the Unnati Model Farm at Brio's 100 acre Hydroponics park at Talod, Gujarat. This AI-driven, IoT-integrated facility marks a major shift toward high-tech, precision farming designed to maximize yields of high-value crops while eliminating the risks of traditional outdoor agriculture.
The Unnati Model Farm is a data-driven ecosystem. By integrating an advanced stack of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, the farm automates climate control and nutrient delivery in real-time. This precision ensures consistent crop quality and drastically reduces losses—addressing two of the biggest hurdles in Indian agri-business: scalability and commercial viability.
While traditional farming is increasingly vulnerable to climate volatility, the Unnati model offers a "climate-proof" alternative. The partnership merges Brio's commercial expertise in large-scale hydroponics with IIT Guwahati's research capabilities to create a blueprint for the next generation of "agri-preneurs."
"The Unnati Model Farm is technology with a purpose," said Praveen Patel, Founder of Brio Hydroponics. "In this joint initiative with IIT Guwahati, we are proving that the future of Indian agriculture lies in tech-backed production that guarantees higher farmer income. This is not just a pilot- with units already deployed at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute and the College of Agriculture-Meghalaya, we are witnessing the start of a national movement toward sustainable food security."
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