by New crop promises to revolutionize agricultureand guilt-tripping.
In a stunning leap for agri-tech, scientists in Andhra Pradesh have unveiled genetically modified rice that sends text messages when it needs water. According to The Daily Pioneer, the Smart Paddy alerts farmers with messages like, Hey, I’m dry, or, Hydrate me before I crisp.
Developers claim the crop can adapt tone based on farmer behavior. If ignored, it sends passive-aggressive emojis, explained lead researcher Dr. Mahesh Reddy.
Farmers are amazed. I used to talk to my plants. Now they talk backand guilt-trip me, said one grower from Guntur. It even texts me at night: ‘You up?’
The government hails it as a breakthrough for water management, though environmentalists fear the rice may become self-aware. We already had enough backtalk from teenagers, warned one activist.
Tech companies are exploring partnerships to integrate Smart Paddy into AI assistants. Soon, Alexa will argue with your rice field, joked an official.
Analysts predict the innovation could double yields and triple existential dread. As Dr. Reddy concluded, If you love your crops, you’ll text them back.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
