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April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27064

FAO/Lekha Edirisinghe
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.

Soil security
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

Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear
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

Climate variability
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

Wind farms
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

Sustainable production
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