Mahindra's Veejay Nakra Says AI, Data and Autonomous Tractors Will Shape Future Farming

New Delhi: Indian agriculture is approaching a significant technological transition, according to Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Business and Member of the Group Executive Board. Mr. Nakra was addressing the Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 in New Delhi.

He said advances in semiconductors, computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and data have the potential to transform farming practices. He identified AI-powered advisories, computer vision, autonomous tractors and other emerging technologies as the key areas of development.

Support for better farm decisions

Mr. Nakra said such technologies can help farmers make better-informed decisions in three areas:

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• Soil health: real-time information on soil condition.
• Crop protection: early detection of crop diseases.
• Water management: more efficient use of water.

Affordability and access

Mr. Nakra stressed that these solutions must be affordable and easy for farmers to use, and that they must be supported by financing. He urged the industry to keep the farmer at the centre of innovation.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Nakra said technology and innovation had already improved productivity and profitability. He added that the industry's larger responsibility was to "make farming easier and more rewarding."

About the conference

The two-day conference is organised by the India Today Group's Kisan Tak and is being held at Bharat Mandapam on 11–12 November under the theme "Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat". The Union Agriculture Ministry and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are collaborating on the event. Mahindra Tractors is the presenting partner, and Mahadhan Agritech is the co-presenting partner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the plenary address at the concluding session.

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