Research, guides, and field notes from the ARCORA team.
Indian Farming16 May 2026·6 min read
Why Indian Farmers Lose 20–30% of Their Crop Every Year — And What the Data Tells Us
India is an agricultural powerhouse. Yet every season, 20–30% of harvests are lost to diseases, pests, and late intervention. The data points to one fixable root cause.
A Wrong Diagnosis Costs More Than No Diagnosis at All
Farmers are told to act fast when they see crop symptoms. But acting fast on the wrong information doesn't save the crop — it compounds the loss. Here's why accurate diagnosis is the prerequisite.
Bacterial Blight in Pomegranate: Identification, Spread, and What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Bacterial blight is the single most damaging disease in pomegranate cultivation across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Early identification is everything — here's what it looks like and what to do immediately.
How ARCORA Analyses a Crop Photo — A Look Inside the Diagnosis Engine
When a farmer uploads a photo to ARCORA, what actually happens? Here's an honest look at how the platform moves from a smartphone image to a treatment protocol in under two minutes.
Early Blight vs Late Blight in Tomato: How to Tell Them Apart (And Why It Saves Your Season)
Early blight and late blight are the two most common fungal diseases in Indian tomato cultivation — and they are routinely confused. Getting it right determines whether your fungicide works at all.
How FPOs Are Protecting Thousands of Farmers with Digital Crop Diagnosis
A Farmer Producer Organisation managing 2,000 members across 50 villages cannot send an agronomist to every field. Digital diagnosis changes the equation — and the economics.
India's Pesticide Overuse Problem — And the Misdiagnosis at Its Root
India uses 50% more pesticide per hectare than the global average. The primary driver is not greed or negligence — it is diagnostic uncertainty. Here's what the data shows.
The 48-Hour Window: Why Crop Disease Diagnosis Cannot Wait
Most crop diseases double their affected area every 3–5 days under the right conditions. The window for high-efficacy intervention is narrow. Here's the agronomic case for immediate diagnosis.