ai in agriculture

Nearly half of farmers and ranchers now use general artificial-intelligence tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini at least weekly, according to a June 2026 MorganMyers and Ag Access survey of 166 producers reported by AGDAILY and Kiowa County Press. The striking part is not adoption; it is the refusal...

China’s emerging agricultural-robotics companies are arguing in June 2026 that AI-powered “agribots” could let the country leapfrog foreign farm-machinery leaders, much as electric vehicles helped Chinese automakers overtake legacy carmakers after decades of weakness in combustion engines. The...

Microsoft Research’s Project Gecko is rolling out a speech‑first, multimodal AI pilot that targets smallholder farmers in Kenya and India — bringing Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text‑to‑Speech (TTS), Small Language Models (SLMs), and a novel reasoning layer called the MultiModal Critical...

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft have announced a multiyear alliance that brings a production-grade AI copilot named Oz into the heart of U.S. agriculture — a mobile-first digital assistant tuned to Land O’Lakes’ decades of agronomic knowledge and hosted on Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry to deliver...

Esri, a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, has announced a significant collaboration with Microsoft to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its ArcGIS platform. This partnership aims to enhance the accessibility and functionality of...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fresh produce industry, introducing innovations that enhance efficiency, quality control, and logistics. At the recent Zest AI Day in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, industry leaders showcased practical AI applications tailored for this sector...

India stands at the cusp of a digital revolution, with artificial intelligence positioned as a key driver of its next wave of growth. Recent years have seen a rapid surge in AI research, deployment, and policy initiatives across the subcontinent. The latest boost comes from a strategic...

India’s accelerating drive toward AI-powered transformation has found new momentum with the announcement of a landmark partnership between Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, a leading sovereign cloud infrastructure provider. In bringing Microsoft’s highly regarded Azure AI capabilities to...

India stands at the precipice of a transformative era in artificial intelligence, and the recent alliance between Microsoft and Yotta Data Services marks a pivotal moment in the country’s digital journey. Forged to supercharge AI adoption nationwide, this partnership integrates Microsoft’s...

In a world where technology and the environment are so frequently pitched as antagonists, the concept of “talking to trees” might sound like digital fantasy or eco-utopian marketing. And yet, at one of Britain’s most prestigious horticultural events—the Chelsea Flower Show—this very idea became...

In classrooms across America, a quiet revolution is taking root—one that could transform not just how students learn about agriculture and technology, but also how the next generation of farmers, scientists, and problem-solvers will meet the challenges of a food system under pressure. With the...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global business, a new archetype is emerging: the Frontier Firm. According to Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index (WTI), these organizations are distinguished by their adept integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration, enabling them to...

For over four decades, seasoned farmer Myeong-gu Kang has witnessed firsthand the challenges and triumphs of cultivating premium tomatoes in Hamyang County. At 67, his deep-rooted expertise is now being complemented by the smart integration of technology—a blend of time-honored agronomy and...

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, one young innovator is proving that even traditional sectors like agriculture can bloom when infused with modern AI. "Harvesting Hope with AgriConnect: How AI is Uplifting Filipino Farmers" outlines the inspiring story of 21-year-old Soj...