Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing

PaddyMitra stands for Precision Advisory for Data-Driven Yield Management of Irrigation, Timing, and Resource Application. This pilot study was designed to assess the feasibility and farmers' experience using the PaddyMitra chatbot in the Puri and Balasore districts of Odisha. Specifically, the stud...

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Main Authors: Bharti, Preeti, Gakhar, Shalini, Patnaik, Girija Prasad
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: International Rice Research Institute 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178828
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description PaddyMitra stands for Precision Advisory for Data-Driven Yield Management of Irrigation, Timing, and Resource Application. This pilot study was designed to assess the feasibility and farmers' experience using the PaddyMitra chatbot in the Puri and Balasore districts of Odisha. Specifically, the study aimed to: • Understand the digital readiness and demographic characteristics of rice farmers, • Assess how farmers perceive and use the chatbot’s nutrient recommendations, and • Capture feedback for future improvements, including additional advisory modules. Ultimately, the goal is to support a more inclusive and farmer-centered digital extension ecosystem in Odisha, one that combines trusted local knowledge, modern research, and accessible technology to improve productivity and resilience in the rice farming system.
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spelling CGSpace1788282025-12-16T02:05:53Z Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing Bharti, Preeti Gakhar, Shalini Patnaik, Girija Prasad digital agriculture digital extension tools data collection data analysis farmers agricultural productivity innovation adoption sustainable agriculture food security testing PaddyMitra stands for Precision Advisory for Data-Driven Yield Management of Irrigation, Timing, and Resource Application. This pilot study was designed to assess the feasibility and farmers' experience using the PaddyMitra chatbot in the Puri and Balasore districts of Odisha. Specifically, the study aimed to: • Understand the digital readiness and demographic characteristics of rice farmers, • Assess how farmers perceive and use the chatbot’s nutrient recommendations, and • Capture feedback for future improvements, including additional advisory modules. Ultimately, the goal is to support a more inclusive and farmer-centered digital extension ecosystem in Odisha, one that combines trusted local knowledge, modern research, and accessible technology to improve productivity and resilience in the rice farming system. 2025-05 2025-12-16T00:07:45Z 2025-12-16T00:07:45Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178828 en Open Access application/pdf International Rice Research Institute Bharti, Preeti, Shalini Gakhar, Girija Prasad Patnaik (2025). Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing. International Rice Research Institute. 27 p.
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digital extension tools
data collection
data analysis
farmers
agricultural productivity
innovation adoption
sustainable agriculture
food security
testing
Bharti, Preeti
Gakhar, Shalini
Patnaik, Girija Prasad
Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing
title Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing
title_full Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing
title_fullStr Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing
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title_short Report on Paddy Mitra Chatbot Pilot Testing
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topic digital agriculture
digital extension tools
data collection
data analysis
farmers
agricultural productivity
innovation adoption
sustainable agriculture
food security
testing
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178828
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