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“Local farmers are part of both feedback and validation.”
ent in introducing new technologies to farming communities. Her team, build
ing a “data infrastructure, a digital infrastructure” at the farm level, explicitly
addresses this gap. Their approach extends beyond data collection by empow
ering farmers to make “real decisions on water input, soil health, and yield that
they can expect on their screens and in their regional languages”. This pragmatic
focus on tangible, accessible insights is vital for optimizing agricultural practices
in a changing climate, directly answering the challenge of practical usability.
The philosophical cornerstone of Srishti’s work of”designing with people” is
vividly implemented through her co-designed pilots. These initiatives directly
address the “huge challenge” of ensuring new tools are not imposed but organ
ically integrated. In these pilots, “local farmers are part of both feedback and
validation” of the digital tools and strategies. This collaborative methodology