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Agri Business Review | Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Artificial intelligence in agriculture maximizes field and resource utilization.
FREMONT, CA: In a report by the American Farm Bureau Federation, the number of people employed in the agriculture industry in the U.S. will decline by half by 2028. In farms, robots will take over some tasks that are easy to automate but difficult for humans. This process will be aided greatly by artificial intelligence. AI has the potential to improve farming efficiency and productivity, from crop scouting to crop rotation.
A look at how artificial intelligence is already transforming agriculture and what it could become.
Change: Technology greatly impacts agriculture, as in many other industries. The increasing power of computers and the vast amount of data they can process is the driver of change in AI. As AI can crunch large amounts of data quickly, it has the potential to transform farming by improving crop yields, increasing crop quality, and making farming more efficient.
AI can also increase crop yields by automatically identifying and correcting errors in data, giving farmers an easier time predicting how crops will perform and adjusting their farming strategies accordingly. A better irrigation system can also help farmers avoid pests and diseases, which can increase crop quality. By 2030, AI will revolutionize farming by making it more efficient and improving crop yields. Aside from this, the technology will also assist farmers in improving their environmental practices to reduce CO2 emissions.
Farm automation: Agricultural automation is the most common use of artificial intelligence in agriculture. AI helps farmers manage their fields more effectively, which leads to increased crop production. Farming tasks previously done by hand can now be automated by artificial intelligence. AI allows farmers to simulate their operations on powerful computers and identify areas for improvement based on realistic simulations. Farmers can set up their operations for optimal productivity by using data from sensors, including soil moisture and temperature, as well as weather forecasts.
Marketing automation: It is also possible for AI to make significant inroads into marketing. Marketers can increase the efficiency of their operations with the help of AI. AI can help marketers better understand their customers and offer them specific offers. The technology can also increase sales volumes, decrease costs, and improve customer retention.
It also applies to targeting specific individuals and groups through various means, including social media, email campaigns, and website content optimization. AI will allow businesses to save time and money by optimizing their operations with greater accuracy through AI-based marketing.