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TOH edition: Monday, 9 November 2026 · food

A Photo Can Be a First Step to Saving Crops: A Varanasi Farmer Says Free AI Advice Helped Save His Mango Saplings

Reported by The Better India

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Shiv Kumar Yadav says advice from FarmerChat helped bring disease under control in his mango nursery within days, saving many saplings and an estimated Rs 10,000. His experience shows how timely, free agricultural guidance can help farmers replace guesswork with practical action.

Two farmers report protecting crops and reducing costs with free advice, offering concrete examples of AI helping people address everyday problems.

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