Google has unveiled a new Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API designed to improve productivity and resilience in India's farming sector. This move is part of the tech giant&rsquo;s broader push to localise AI for better applicability across diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes.
The AMED API will provide field-level data across India, including crop types, field sizes, and historical sowing and harvesting dates. The tool aims to empower agri-tech developers and policymakers with granular, real-time insights to aid farmers in combating climate challenges and increasing output.
&ldquo;By turning broad insights into actionable data, this research will translate into tangible benefits for India&rsquo;s farmers,&rdquo; said Alok Talekar of Google DeepMind.
In parallel, Google announced a partnership with IIT Kharagpur to create localised datasets that can improve the cultural and linguistic sensitivity of global AI models. This initiative falls under Google's Amplify Initiative, which aims to close language and cultural gaps in Large Language Models (LLMs).
Dr. Manish Gupta of Google DeepMind emphasised the importance of foundational AI for solving real-world problems, while Dr. Mainack Mandal of IIT Kharagpur hailed the partnership as a pivotal step in shaping inclusive, global AI.
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Google Launches AI Tools to Boost India's Agri Sector

Google introduces AMED API and partners with IIT-Kharagpur to enhance AI in Indian agriculture

Google Launches AI Tools to Boost India's Agri Sector

Google introduces AMED API and partners with IIT-Kharagpur to enhance AI in Indian agriculture

July 10, 2025 | 23:28 IST