Agriculture is one of the oldest occupations in the world. From the times of Harappan and Mesopotamian civilizations, agriculture has been fulfilling our need for sustenance. As we advanced as a civilization, so did the different methods of food production and distribution. Agriculture accounts for 4% of the global GDP and in some developing countries, it can account for more than 25% of GDP. This agricultural industry is spread all across the world generating $2.4 trillion for the global economy.
The 21st century demands large-scale food production. This is where AI plays a major role in the field of agriculture crop yielding, soil examination, metrics harvesting, managing metrics of crop health, organizing data, and irrigation. It is without a doubt that AI is helping farmers increase their ROI.
Let’s dig in to understand the impact of AI on agriculture.