AgriTimes AI Usage and Editorial Transparency Policy

Effective date: 17 October 2026

Agriculture Times (AgriTimes), available at https://agritimes.co.in, uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support selected operational, research and editorial activities. This policy explains how we use AI, the safeguards we apply, and our commitment to maintaining independent, accurate and trustworthy agriculture journalism.

As AI technologies continue to reshape agriculture, business, finance and the media, AgriTimes seeks to adopt them responsibly without compromising editorial integrity, transparency or accountability.

1. Our Editorial Commitment

Regardless of the tools used during the editorial process, AgriTimes’ journalism remains guided by human judgment, editorial oversight and responsibility.

Our editorial principles include:

• Human editorial review of content before publication.

• Independent editorial judgment and appropriate context.

• Verification of factual claims using credible sources, where practicable.

• Adherence to our editorial standards and ethics.

• Accountability for the accuracy, fairness and integrity of published material.

AI tools may assist our work, but they do not replace human editorial responsibility.

2. How AgriTimes Uses AI

AgriTimes may use AI tools to support research, analysis and newsroom operations. These tools are intended to assist journalists and editors rather than replace the editorial process.

Depending on the task, AI may be used for:

Monitoring developments: Assisting with the identification and tracking of agriculture news, government announcements, regulatory updates, commodity markets, agritech innovations, weather-related developments and other relevant industry changes.

News prioritisation: Helping editors organise information and identify developments that may be relevant to farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers, researchers and other readers.

Research assistance: Supporting background research involving academic studies, research papers, government publications, industry reports, public datasets, company disclosures and historical developments.

Cross-checking information: Helping compare information from multiple sources, identify inconsistencies and flag claims that may require further verification.

Editorial productivity: Assisting with selected repetitive tasks, information organisation, summarisation and other newsroom workflows.

AI-generated outputs are treated as working material, not as automatically verified facts.

3. Human Oversight and Accountability

AI tools do not assume editorial authority at AgriTimes. Our editorial approach is designed to ensure that:

• AI outputs are not treated as inherently accurate or reliable.

• Material factual claims are checked against credible sources, as appropriate to the story.

• Editors retain responsibility for editorial decisions and publication.

• AI tools do not independently determine the final editorial position of an article.

• Human review remains central to the publication process.

AgriTimes does not intend to publish AI-generated material as verified journalism without appropriate editorial review. The level of verification and review may vary according to the nature, complexity and risk of the content.

4. Why AgriTimes Uses AI

Agriculture and agribusiness are influenced by changing weather conditions, government policies, commodity prices, scientific developments, supply chains and international markets.

Responsible use of AI can help AgriTimes:

• Identify relevant developments more efficiently.

• Support research into complex agricultural and economic issues.

• Organise information from multiple sources.

• Reduce repetitive manual work.

• Give journalists and editors more time for verification, analysis and original reporting.

The objective is to improve editorial efficiency while preserving accuracy, context and independent judgment.

5. Efficiency, Cost Management and Editorial Quality

AgriTimes uses appropriate technology to support an efficient newsroom and make better use of its editorial resources.

AI-assisted workflows may help manage operational costs, streamline research and support the development of in-depth coverage. Any efficiency gains are intended to support stronger research, editorial review and journalism.

Technology adoption does not change our commitment to responsible reporting or justify publishing unverified information.

6. Transparency and Disclosure

AgriTimes recognises the importance of transparency in the use of emerging technologies.

Where appropriate, we may disclose the material use of AI in producing or substantially assisting specific content. AI disclosure practices may evolve as technology, editorial standards and reader expectations change.

The absence of a specific AI label should not be interpreted as a guarantee that no AI tool was used at any stage of the editorial or operational workflow.

7. Accuracy, Corrections and Limitations

AI systems can produce inaccurate, incomplete, outdated or misleading information. They may also misinterpret agricultural terminology, scientific findings, market data or regulatory developments.

AgriTimes therefore does not treat AI outputs as a substitute for source verification or specialist expertise. Readers should independently verify time-sensitive agricultural, financial, regulatory or technical information before making consequential decisions.

If you identify a factual error or have a concern about published content, please contact us so our editorial team can review it.

8. Ongoing Review

AI technologies and their capabilities continue to evolve. AgriTimes will periodically review its use of AI and update this policy when necessary to reflect changes in technology, editorial practices and applicable requirements.

AgriTimes remains committed to responsible technology adoption, independent editorial judgment and trustworthy agricultural journalism.