Tech Desk 
Feb 21, 2025
Pakistan and China have jointly developed Kisan 360, a software application powered by AI, meant to assist Pakistani farmers in improving their agricultural practices.
Computer vision and AI technology are being used through the China-Pakistan cooperation project to provide farmers with real-time updates on crop health, irrigation needs, fertiliser use, and pesticides.
China-Pakistan’s AI-powered app for improved farming
The Kisan 360 app uses drones with visual recognition technology to monitor crops and analyse farming conditions. It offers real-time vegetation health maps and reports in Urdu, making it easier for local farmers to understand and use.
Initially, farmers were sceptical, but training sessions in Punjab and Islamabad have helped over 1,000 users adopt the technology.
According to Pakistani researcher Saqib Ali, the app also features a chatbot powered by DeepSeek AI, which is being fine-tuned to cater to Pakistan’s unique agricultural needs.
Farmers can get customised insights based on local crop data, helping them make better farming decisions.
The World Bank and the Asian Disaster Management Center have funded the project, highlighting its potential to transform agriculture in Pakistan. Dr Sultan Habibullah Khan from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, believes that AI-driven solutions like Kisan 360 can transform farming practices and help combat climate change challenges such as water shortages and heat waves.
Looking ahead, the China-Pakistan Agricultural Laboratory aims to expand AI-powered farming technology across Pakistan within the next two years, ensuring sustainable agricultural growth through advanced AI tools.
