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How I Built an AI Agricultural Advisor That Talks to Indian Farmers — 10 Days of Voice Agents

How I Built an AI Agricultural Advisor That Talks to Indian Farmers — 10 Days of Voice Agents The Problem and the Users Over 60% of India's workforce depends on agriculture, yet accessing timely agricultural advice remains a massive challenge for rural farmers. Language barriers, low digital literacy, and poor internet connectivity mean that text-based apps simply don't work for most of them.…

The Challenge: Low Access to Agricultural Advice

Over 60% of India's workforce relies on agriculture, yet obtaining timely agricultural advice remains a significant hurdle for rural farmers. Issues such as language barriers, limited digital literacy, and poor internet connectivity make text-based apps ineffective for the majority. The question arose: could farmers talk to an AI expert in their native language, just as they would with a friend?

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