THE initiatives recently taken by the Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (Sida), particularly the ones related to crop assessment through remote sensing, and the use of technology to enhance tax collection, may prove to be critical in the years to come as integrated technology is bound to improve agriculturalpractices,fostering precision and empowering the farming community.
A recent case study done in Khoski Minor area revealed a crop area calculation of 67 per cent, which, through meticulous calibration with on-field data, was refined to a precise 59pc.
This will optimise the tax-collection process while improving transparency and efficiency across the chain.
The technical team and the leadershiphave togetherelevatedthe standards of agricultural practices in the region, setting a benchmark for others to follow in their respective domains and jurisdictions.
