Automation was a giant leap forward for agriculture, and it now has the potential to keep our vital food systems producing, while reducing the need for physically demanding farm work.
Autonomous drones have many duties on a rice farm. But at the beginning of the season, their first job is to spread seeds.
Modern planters measure the depth of each seed they drop, and the distance between it and its neighbor.
On the ground and above, precision sprayers protect our food supply while using less water and reducing the use of pesticides.
These AI-driven technologies enable sprayers to target just the weeds, and avoid spraying surrounding crops or soil.
Swooping in from above, drones can assist farmers by reducing on-field labor and unnecessary exposure in application areas.
These tools save farmers hours of walking through fields to gather insights. When we can minimize manual labor, farms can become more productive, efficient, and sustainable.
These technologies can detect plant health and other threats before a farmer even notices them.
All of this information can be sent straight to a farmer’s tablet or smartphone.
Automation will play an important part in feeding all 8.5 billion of us in 2030 and beyond.
Lasers, cameras, robotic arms, and miniature saws. To pick a pepper, all of it has to come together just right.
How to save a strawberry: point a robot at it.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technology are changing the way we farm.
Farmers use data to make more informed decisions that optimize inputs and conserve resources.