BIOCRAFT Project Uses AI to Develop Resilient Crops
The EU-funded BIOCRAFT project will use AI, biotechnology and soil microbiome research to develop climate-resilient potato and rice varieties.
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AI & Agriculture — what each story says
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🌾 Precision farming and yield5
AI for Bharat: Why the next agritech revolution must be voice-first and inclusive
Agriculture still employs about 43% of India's workforce, according to an SBI Research analysis of Periodic Labour Force Survey data. The article is by Milind Borgikar, Co-Founder and CTO of Ayekart.
Read the original →Reservoir Farms Expands to Washington State to Accelerate Physical AI for Tree Fruit, Blueberries, and Critical High-Value Crops
The first Pacific Northwest site is set to open in spring 2027. It is being developed in collaboration with the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and TRIDEC. The aim is to put agricultural robotics startups in working orchards, vineyards and berry fields.
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- Plinto Raises €2.9M for AI Financial Control AgentsKonsulteer · 10/21 05:20 UTC
- Brazil’s family farming backbone embraces Chinese AI to reverse vital sector’s declineSouth China Morning Post · 10/21 01:00 UTC
🐛 Pests and crop protection1
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- China’s Egg Industry Turns to Cage-Free Production, Traceability and AIGlobal Agriculture · 10/21 10:28 UTC
🐄 Livestock and aquaculture2
Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Animal Health Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects
The report says the use of artificial intelligence in animal health is gaining significant attention as technological advances reshape livestock and pet care. It states that AI applications are becoming more sophisticated and widely adopted, and that the market is set to experience substantial growth.
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- Research investigates use of AI and 3D modelling for remote estimation of livestock weightCharles Sturt University · 10/21 05:58 UTC
📜 Agriculture policy4
PepsiCo India scales AI, automation across farm-to-shelf operations
PepsiCo India is expanding AI, data analytics and automation across its operations. These include potato procurement, manufacturing, logistics and retail. The expansion is part of its digital transformation strategy.
Read the original →Esri India’s Agendra Kumar on GIS Adoption, AI and Geospatial Growth
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India, speaks with TimesTech about the growing adoption of GIS and geospatial technology in India.
Read the original →Africa moves from AI ambition to action
According to Boston Consulting Group's report The AI Maturity Matrix 2026, AI has moved from potential to proven economic value. The report says ambition setting is near universal across economies, while execution speed is the differentiator. It defines execution speed as how quickly a government can turn strategy into coordinated action.
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- India Must Lead on AI. It Already Has the Blueprintorfonline.org · 10/21 07:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Japan agriculture and AI2
[Video] Is the AI Rally a Bubble? US Stock Outlook After the CoreWeave Shock
The video covers US stock indexes, the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow estimate for real GDP in July-September 2026, and the ISM manufacturing index, producer prices and consumer prices. It also covers the probability of a Fed rate hike priced in by interest rate futures.
Read the original →SNE and CADCSA Introduce AI- and IoT-Based Durian Farming Model in Binh Phuoc Province
The model combines agricultural expertise with AI technology and IoT sensors. It aims to standardize data-driven farming processes.
Read the original →The analysis and visual summary are in the Oct 21 PM issue. Japanese version here.