Agriculture & Food Systems Weekly AI News
April 28 - May 6, 2025This week brought exciting AI advancements in farming worldwide. In the U.S., Fargo's Grand Farm project expanded with new robots that plant seeds and pull weeds automatically using special cameras. Microsoft helped build smart tools that tell farmers exactly when to water crops.
Brazil tested AI water sensors to protect fish farms from parasites. These floating devices send alerts to phones when water gets dangerous, saving both fish and jobs.
New plant-scanning AI learned to spot flowers in grass fields without human help. This helps scientists breed stronger crops for changing climates. Tractors now use 3D cameras to count apples on trees and check if they're healthy, making fruit picking easier.
Supercomputers created detailed soil maps to help farmers grow more food while using less fertilizer. Solar-powered robot sprayers cut pesticide use by targeting only sick plants, keeping fields cleaner.
Food trucks got smarter too! New AI tools predict storms and traffic to deliver fresher groceries faster, reducing spoiled food. These changes show how smart machines are making farming greener and more efficient worldwide.