As the agricultural sector increasingly leans on technology to optimize yields and mitigate climate risks, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has announced a comprehensive 3-Day Offline Certificate Course focused on “Integrated Capacity Building on Digital Agriculture: Crop Models, AI, IoT & Risk Mapping.”
Set to take place from July 15 to July 17, 2026, at the university’s Amritapuri Campus in Kerala, the hands-on program aims to bridge the gap between traditional farming practices and modern technological advancements.
Organized by the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation & Development and the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures, the course falls under the broader theme of “Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood.” It is specially designed to equip agricultural researchers, educators, development practitioners, and field professionals with practical exposure to the digital tools shaping the future of farming.
What the Digital Agriculture Certificate Course Covers
The intensive three-day curriculum will immerse participants in the critical technologies driving precision agriculture today:
Day 1: Participants will dive into the foundations of digital and precision agriculture, learn the fundamentals of crop modeling, and explore essential data platforms for weather, soil, and remote sensing.
Day 2: The focus will shift to hardware and predictive analytics, covering the Internet of Things (IoT) for farm monitoring, alongside Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications for accurate crop yield prediction.
Day 3: The final day emphasizes practical application through an AI/ML case study and demonstration. It will also cover remote sensing foundations for crop monitoring, risk assessment, and climate risk analytics, concluding with a post-evaluation and closing ceremony.
Expert Faculty Lineup for Digital Agriculture Certificate Course
The sessions will be led by a panel of specialized academic experts, including:
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Dr. Debapriya Dutta (Foundations of Digital Agriculture)
Prof. B. Soundharajan (Crop Modelling & Climate Impact Analysis)
Dr. Raji Pushpalatha (Climate Risk Analytics & Data Platforms)
Dr. Aryadevi R. D. (IoT for Digital Agriculture)
Dr. Archana Nair (AI & Machine Learning for Digital Agriculture)
Dr. Masoud Barati (Remote Sensing for Crop Monitoring)
Key Details for Applicants
Dates: July 15 – 17, 2026
Location: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kerala
Mode: Offline / Hands-on
Registration Fee: ₹2,500 + GST (Fee includes food and accommodation)
Registration Deadline: June 25, 2026
For professionals and researchers looking to integrate digital solutions into their agricultural work, this course offers a valuable opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
