Krishna Dev

Krishna Dev is the founder and writer of MittiTech. Raised in an agriculture family in Samastipur, Bihar, he researches India-focused farm technology using official programme documents, regulator guidance and institutional studies. His guides distinguish field-ready services from pilots and make costs, access, limitations and safety questions explicit. Read his background, sourcing approach and corrections policy on the About page.

Joined: June 16, 2026
Articles: 12

AI in Agriculture

AI Crop Disease Apps: Lab Accuracy vs. Real-Field Reliability in Indian Conditions

AI crop disease apps — lab accuracy 95-99% vs real field accuracy 70-85% in Indian conditions

How accurate are AI crop disease apps like Plantix in a real Indian field? The honest gap between lab demos (95-99%) and field results (70-85%), and how to use a crop disease app without wasting money on the wrong spray.

Krishna Dev
June 21, 2026

AI in Agriculture

Bharat VISTAAR: What India’s New AI Farm Advisor Actually Does for a Farmer

Bharat VISTAAR — India's voice-first AI advisor for farmers. Dial 155261.

Bharat VISTAAR is India's new voice-first AI helpline for farmers — dial 155261 for crop advice, mandi prices and scheme help in your own language. Here's what it actually does, and where it falls short.

Krishna Dev
June 18, 2026