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April 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27064

 Artificial Intelligence

FAO/Lekha Edirisinghe

Institute for Scientific and Technical Information

Today, artificial intelligence and robots have become an integral part of most agricultural processes. Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being utilized for the benefit of farmers and the agriculture industry as a whole. 

Weather forecasting is one of the important aspects for farmers. Flying robots can help farmers with tasks such as crop monitoring, soil analysis and pest control, while AI software can help  predict weather conditions and make decisions about when to plant, harvest and apply pesticides, as well as reduce vulnerability to environmental extremes.

July 2024

In water-scarce dry areas, safeguarding soil resources is vital as it enhances agricultural productivity, water retention and nutrient availability. It...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_f42c0d0e

June 2024

The impact of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, also known as ghost gear, is gaining more attention as fishing...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9d5917cc

May 2024

In agriculture, understanding climate variability is crucial as it directly influences growing conditions for crops. Farmers rely on predictable weather...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_45796fbf

March 2024

Wind farms are one of the pillars of renewable energy. Due to the fact that they use a clean power...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_b1f7a77f

February 2024

Sustainable production refers to creating goods or services while minimizing negative environmental, social, and economic impacts. It involves responsible resource...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_b9932c97

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