AI Trends Set to Revolutionize Agriculture by 2025

At the World Economic Forum, Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, highlighted five pivotal AI trends expected to transform agriculture in 2025. During a Bloomberg House panel, he illustrated how AI adoption will shift from lab to field. Key areas include AI-driven R&D to discover new active ingredients, AI systems enhancing soil health monitoring, GenAI tools assisting farmers in crop management, precision agriculture optimizing pest control, and supply chain management using AI for demand and market predictions.

The global AgriTech market is projected to expand significantly, reaching $54.17 billion by 2029. Similarly, AI-centric agriculture is anticipated to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2028. This trend highlights the vast economic potential of AI technologies. A report estimates digital agriculture could increase agricultural GDP by $450 billion annually in emerging economies.

Panelists underscored the importance of collaboration between stakeholders to overcome obstacles in technology adoption. Integrating digital solutions into sustainable practices promises a resilient food system combating climate change.