Maharashtra is India's second-largest state with diverse agro-climatic zones. From cotton in Vidarbha to sugarcane in Western Maharashtra, the state faces unique farming challenges including erratic rainfall and pest management.
Climate
Semi-arid to sub-humid tropical climate
Annual Rainfall
400-900mm annually (June-September)
Major Crops
7 crops
Ramesh Patil
Ahmednagar District
Crop:
Cotton
Challenge:
Recurring pink bollworm attacks causing 50% crop loss
Solution:
Used CULTAGRIX AI for early pest detection and IPM strategies
Result:
Reduced pesticide costs by 60%, increased yield by 35%, earned additional ₹1,20,000
Savita Deshmukh
Solapur
Crop:
Soybean
Challenge:
Yellow mosaic virus destroying crops
Solution:
CULTAGRIX weather alerts + resistant varieties + vector control
Result:
Crop loss reduced from 40% to 8%, profit increased by ₹75,000
Baban Shinde
Nashik
Crop:
Grapes
Challenge:
Downy mildew in monsoon season
Solution:
Weather-based fungicide spray timing using CULTAGRIX
Result:
Saved 3 unnecessary sprays (₹30,000), maintained export quality
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CULTAGRIX provides location-specific recommendations, weather alerts, and disease detection
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