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Bill Gates Visits Andhra Farms with CM Naidu to See AI & Natural Farming

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates visited an agricultural field in Undavalli, Andhra Pradesh, with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. They reviewed produce from natural farming and were briefed on AI tools for crop monitoring and farmer advisories. Naidu highlighted the state's blend of traditional practices with modern tech, including drone demonstrations. The leaders also discussed potential collaborations with the Gates Foundation to improve livelihoods and presented the long-term vision for Swarna Andhra 2047.

Key Points: Bill Gates, Andhra CM Review AI Farming Innovations

  • AI for crop & soil advisories
  • Natural farming practices showcased
  • Drone demonstrations in agriculture
  • Collaboration with Gates Foundation discussed
  • Vision for Swarna Andhra 2047 presented
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Bill Gates, Andhra CM Chandrababu visit Undavalli to review natural farming, AI innovations

Bill Gates and CM Chandrababu Naidu visit Undavalli farms to see AI-driven advisories, natural farming, and discuss collaboration with Gates Foundation.

"I am proud of our farmers, who are at the forefront of adopting technology while honouring our traditions. - Chandrababu Naidu"

Amravati, February 16

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, along with Chief Minister Chandrababu, visited an agricultural field in Undavalli on Monday.

During the visit, they examined produce grown using natural farming practices.

According to the Andhra Pradesh CMO, officials briefed them on the various technological interventions being implemented in the state's agricultural sector.

The presentation highlighted the integration of Artificial Intelligence and other advanced tools to improve crop monitoring, enhance productivity, and support farmers with timely advisory services.

Highlighting the state's progress on X, the Chief Minister Naidu lauded Andhra Pradesh farmers for balancing traditional practices with modern technology. He claimed that the state is delivering precise AI-generated advisories to farmers based on their specific crops, market prices, and soil conditions.

"I am proud of our farmers, who are at the forefront of adopting technology while honouring our traditions. We shared a glimpse of this with Mr Gates in Undavalli today. He was given a traditional welcome, followed by a demonstration of drone use in farming. Andhra Pradesh is delivering AI-generated, precise advisories to farmers based on their crops, market prices, and soil conditions. We are also actively promoting natural farming and sustainable agricultural practices. #APWelcomesBillGates," said Naidu.

Additionally, recalling his initial meeting with the company's co-founder in 1997, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu mentioned that he presented his vision for "Swarna Andhra 2047 to Bill Gates." He also explored opportunities to collaborate with the Gates Foundation to empower the state's people and improve their overall quality of life.

"In 1997, I first met Mr Bill Gates and presented my vision for IT. What began as a conversation about building a technology ecosystem has evolved into a broader mission to use innovation to transform governance and improve lives at scale. Today at the Secretariat in Amaravati, I presented my vision for Swarna Andhra 2047, during which our ministers and secretaries also interacted with him. We discussed our priority sectors and explored avenues for collaboration with the Gates Foundation to empower our people and enhance their quality of life," said Naidu.

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to see such high-profile attention on our farmers. The use of drones and AI for advisories is promising. My only hope is that this tech actually reaches the small and marginal farmers in the villages, not just becomes a showcase for big events.
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Rohit P
Bill Gates visiting an Indian farm field is surreal! It shows how much potential the world sees in our agricultural sector. The collaboration with the Gates Foundation could bring in crucial funding and global expertise. A proud moment for Andhra Pradesh.
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Anjali F
While the vision is great, execution is key. We've heard many promises about tech in farming before. I sincerely hope this leads to tangible results like better prices for farmers and reduced dependency on chemical fertilizers. The focus on natural farming is commendable.
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David E
Interesting read from an international perspective. The blend of tradition and hyper-modern tech like AI is uniquely Indian. If Andhra can crack the code on scalable, sustainable farming with this model, it could have lessons for the entire developing world.
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Karthik V
Chandrababu Naidu has always been a tech-forward leader. His vision from 1997 to now connecting IT with agriculture and governance is impressive. "Swarna Andhra 2047" sounds ambitious. Hope it translates to real prosperity for the common person.

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