A string of agritech startups are set to play a dominant role in disseminating information to farmers Imagine a farmer being able to keep track of livestock remotely, using a mobile phone, or being able to check soil quality before sowing or getting timely weather information that helps to protect crops. Such a scenario may not be too far away, given the advent of the 5G mobile communication standard and artificial intelligence-enabled Internet of Things, which agritech startups are using to provide solutions to farmers and bring business and scale to agriculture in India.