DIGITAL DISSEMINATION: TRANSFORMING AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES VIA MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Abstract: Seed sowing is a crucial operation in agricultural production, fundamentally determining crop establishment, uniformity and resource efficiency. In the context of global challenges such as labour shortages, environmental degradation, and the need for climate-resilient farming systems, innovative sowing technologies have become indispensable. Drone-based seed sowing as a disruptive advancement in precision agriculture that integrates automation, data analytics, and sustainable practices. Recent technological innovations are explored, including microsite targeting using artificial intelligence, biodegradable seed pods, autonomous multi-drone swarms, and real-time field mapping. Comparative analyses between traditional and drone enabled sowing demonstrate significant gains in efficiency, precision, and environmental sustainability. Drone-based seed sowing as a cornerstone of the emerging digital and climate smart agricultural paradigm, representing a convergence of technological ingenuity and ecological responsibility that can enhance productivity, equity, and resilience in global food systems. Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Climate-resilient farming, Drone seed sowing, Precision Agriculture and Sustainability.