Agriculture & Food Systems Weekly AI News
August 18 - August 27, 2025This week brought exciting news about smart farming robots and AI helpers that can make decisions for farmers around the world.
In the United States, farmers are now using autonomous tractors that can work by themselves while the farmer sits in another tractor nearby. This means one person can control multiple machines at once, getting more work done faster. Companies are also building AI-powered spraying systems that can decide when and where to spray crops without human help.
In Vietnam, farmers are using AI agents to watch their rice crops and tell them exactly when to water their fields. These smart systems help farmers use less water while growing more food. The AI can also spot diseases and pests before they become big problems.
Meanwhile, companies like NEC and ClimateAi created a special AI helper that can tell farmers in Africa how much money they might make or lose from climate changes. This AI agent helps farmers decide if they should change when they plant their crops or install new irrigation systems.
Bonsai Robotics announced new AI-first technology that makes autonomous farming cheaper and easier to use. At the same time, events like the Elevate 2025 summit showed that these AI farming helpers are becoming more popular because they help farmers make better decisions without replacing the farmers themselves.