This week brought exciting updates about how AI agents are changing farming. Satellite-based AI systems now monitor vast areas to spot droughts, track weather changes, and detect pest movements. These systems work with smart sensors planted in fields. These sensors check soil health, moisture levels, and nutrient levels, sending data to satellites for analysis. The satellites use powerful computers to process this data, creating detailed maps and predictions. This helps farmers know where to focus their efforts.

Autonomous drones and robots are the next step. These machines use the satellite data to perform tasks like planting seeds in the right spots, spraying pesticides only where pests are found, and harvesting crops at the perfect time. They can even work without constant satellite contact by using smaller AI models stored onboard. This makes them flexible and reliable.

Farmers get advice through simple tools like apps or AR glasses. These devices turn complex data into easy-to-follow tips, such as “water this section today” or “check for pests in field B.” This makes advanced technology accessible to everyone.

At the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE event, experts highlighted that data quality is crucial for AI success. Poor or incomplete data can lead to wrong decisions, like overusing water or missing pest outbreaks. Ensuring sensors collect accurate, consistent information is a top priority.

Globally, these tools could help feed a growing population. By optimizing water, fertilizer, and pesticide use, farms could produce 10-20% more food while harming the environment less. This aligns with UN goals to end hunger and protect the planet. The same tech could also help manage forests, water supplies, and disaster responses, showing its wide potential.