{"id":86723,"date":"2026-10-13T18:19:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=86723"},"modified":"2026-10-13T18:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:50:06","slug":"ai-mechanisation-india-coffee-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/13-10-2026\/ai-mechanisation-india-coffee-sector","title":{"rendered":"AI-Based Mechanisation in India\u2019s Coffee Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Agriculture\/Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Coffee Board of India<\/strong> has proposed a collaborative initiative with IIT Roorkee, IIT Dharwad and planters\u2019 associations to develop AI-based farm equipment and harvesting technologies suited to Indian conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI-Based Mechanisation in Coffee Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customised harvesting prototypes: <\/strong>The Coffee Board of India is collaborating with IIT Roorkee to develop harvesting machinery that is suited to Indian coffee plantations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pest and disease detection: <\/strong>Tools such as eCrop by Precision Grow aim to support coffee-farm monitoring.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-based image recognition and drone-mounted cameras can help identify visible signs of pest infestation and crop diseases at an early stage, enabling timely intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precision farming:<\/strong> Drone-based imaging and machine-learning models can monitor crop health, map plantation conditions and identify areas requiring targeted treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irrigation management: <\/strong>Soil-moisture sensors combined with AI-based irrigation algorithms can adjust water application according to crop requirements and local conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coffee Sector of India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India ranks as the <strong>fifth-largest<\/strong> exporter of coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The top 5 export destinations for Indian coffee are <strong>Italy (18.09 per cent), Germany (11.01 per cent), Belgium (7.47 per cent),<\/strong> the <strong>Russian Federation (5.28 per cent), <\/strong>and the <strong>United Arab Emirates (5.09 per cent).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c4cfdd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-96.png\" alt=\"coffee sector of india\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-86724\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c4cfdd; aspect-ratio:1.8761123713139067;width:636px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-96.png 923w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-96-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-96-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Geographical Condition for Coffee Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Coffee grows well in tropical climates. It requires a <strong>warm, humid climate with mild winters<\/strong>. Shade is essential for healthy growth, and coffee is often grown under tree cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Requires <strong>well-drained, fertile soils, rich in humus<\/strong> and <strong>organic matter.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil should be slightly acidic, with a pH of <strong>6.0\u20136.5.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Ideal annual temperature ranges between <strong>15\u00b0C and 28\u00b0C.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frost is harmful to<strong> coffee plants<\/strong>, and <strong>extreme hot or dry conditions <\/strong>also reduce yield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precipitation:<\/strong> Coffee thrives in hilly regions with elevations of <strong>600\u20131,600 metres<\/strong> above sea level.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sloping terrain ensures proper<strong> drainage<\/strong> and <strong>prevents waterlogging.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major Coffee producing states<\/strong> are <strong>Karnataka<\/strong> (largest producer, contributes nearly <strong>70%<\/strong> of India\u2019s coffee), Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Other emerging states are: <\/strong>Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and the North-Eastern region (mainly Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Meghalaya).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian coffees with GI tags<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coorg Arabica coffee:<\/strong> Grown in Kodagu district, Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wayanad robusta coffee:<\/strong> Cultivated in Wayanad district, Kerala.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chikmagalur Arabica coffee: <\/strong>Produced in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bababudangiri Arabica coffee:<\/strong> Grown in Chikmagalur, known for hints of chocolate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monsooned Malabar robusta coffee:<\/strong> A distinctive speciality from Kerala, renowned for its unique taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Araku coffee: <\/strong>Cultivated in the hilly terrains of the Visakhapatnam district in <strong>Andhra Pradesh and the Odisha region,<\/strong> at elevations of <strong>900-1100 metres<\/strong> above sea level.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coffee Board of India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was established under the <strong>Coffee Act VII of 1942.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It functions under the <strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Bengaluru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/coffee-sector-plans-ai-led-mechanisation-push-with-support-from-iit-dharwad-iit-roorkee\/article71576200.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The Coffee Board of India has proposed a collaborative initiative with IIT Roorkee, IIT Dharwad and planters\u2019 associations to develop AI-based farm equipment and harvesting technologies suited to Indian conditions. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>AI-Based Mechanisation in Coffee Sector  <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Customised harvesting prototypes: The Coffee Board of India is collaborating with IIT Roorkee to develop harvesting machinery that is suited to Indian coffee plantations.\u00a0 <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Pest and disease detection: Tools such as eCrop by Precision Grow aim to support coffee-farm monitoring. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/13-10-2026\/ai-mechanisation-india-coffee-sector\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read 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