How technology is helping solve farming's biggest issues | World ...
2023年11月9日 · Overproduction and unsustainable farming practices, further exacerbated by climate change, are degrading our soil. Today, over half of agricultural land is degraded, resulting in productivity losses of $400 billion per year. The backbone of this system is smallholder farms that produce 29% of the world’s crops.
Agri-tech can improve value capture for India’s small farmers
2021年6月17日 · An internet user base of 560 million users (50% located in rural areas), high smartphone penetration and an AI market valued at $6.4 billion (16% of the global AI market) reflects India’s rapidly evolving agricultural technology landscape comprising of innovators, investors and adopters, who can develop, test and adopt solutions at scale.
Agriculture needs technology for resilient food production
2022年3月22日 · Executive Director, Sustainability and Agricultural Impact, Pinduoduo With the world's population expected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, agriculture needs to become more productive and sustainable. Technology can help transform the global food production system and mitigate its impact on the climate and environment.
What is vertical farming? And what are the benefits ... - World ...
2019年9月4日 · The advantages are numerous: higher productivity in a much smaller area; shorter growing times; lower water use; fresh produce grown much closer to where it’s eaten; and, AeroFarm executives say, improved food taste.
12 climate-smart technologies that could transform farmers lives
2023年10月29日 · Here, agricultural producers adapt and adopt a more efficient and environmentally friendly agro-input in their work. 11. UpTrade : also known as Goats for Water, enables communities and smallholder farmers to use their own resources to purchase assets that improve their quality of life, thus making them affordable and accessible.
These breakthrough technologies can lead us to a zero water …
2024年1月18日 · The agricultural industry, responsible for 70% of global freshwater withdrawals, is the worst water offender. SEABEX (France) is using digital twin technology to allow precision irrigation to go sensor-less. Driven by AI algorithms, their technology enhances crop yields and allows farmers to reduce water waste by up to 50%.
Farms of the future: How can AI accelerate regenerative agriculture ...
Additionally, regenerative agriculture can reduce agricultural emissions by optimizing input use. At the farm level, it strengthens resilience, making farms better equipped to withstand environmental challenges and, ultimately, leading to more stable incomes.
Future of jobs 2023: how technology is changing every workplace
2023年5月1日 · Technology is continuing to shift almost every job role, whether it’s in a factory or behind a desk. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023 finds most technologies will have a positive impact on jobs in the coming five years.
How regenerative agriculture builds resilient climate solutions
2024年11月18日 · This land degradation lowers agricultural productivity and releases stored carbon, worsening climate change. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) warns that, unchecked, 90% of the world’s soils could be degraded by 2050, further destabilizing food systems as well as increasing poverty and hunger.
AI for agriculture: How Indian farmers are harnessing emerging ...
2024年1月11日 · In response to these challenges, the World Economic Forum's Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Innovation (AI4AI) initiative is stepping in to support India’s agricultural transformation by driving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies for agricultural advancements.