Garlic crop advisor: integrated with three garlic decision support systems i.e. Garlic Nutri Planner, Garlic Variety Guide, and Garlic Doctor

Background: Garlic cultivation plays a significant role in agricultural sector globally, but farmers face lot of challenges in achieving optimal yield and quality. Garlic is highly sensitive to a variety of pests, diseases, and nutrient imbalances, all of which can severely impact crop productivity. Additionally, the selection of suitable garlic variety is crucial for maximizing yield and ensuring resilience to local environmental conditions.

Technology Details: To address these challenges, ICAR-DOGR in collaboration with ESDS Software Solution Ltd. has developed the technology entitled "garlic crop advisor: integrated with three garlic decision support systems i.e. Garlic Nutri Planner, Garlic Variety Guide, and Garlic Doctor " tailored to key aspects of garlic cultivation:

• Garlic Doctor: This tool offers farmers a reliable, data-driven approach to manage and mitigate pest and disease pressures on Garlic.
• Garlic Nutri Planner: Focused on balanced nutrient management, Garlic Nutri Planner aids farmers in maintaining optimal nutrient levels, reducing wastage, and enhancing crop
• Garlic Crop Advisor: A mobile application that provides farmers with accessible guidance on various aspects of Garlic cultivation.
• Garlic Variety Guide: A DSS for Garlic variety selection, empowering farmers to choose varieties best suited to their specific field and climate conditions.

These technologies will help the farmers to make quick decisions, reduce risks, and promote more sustainable, profitable garlic farming.