Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the landscape of agriculture in wealthier nations. This transformation is driven by access to precision tools, robust infrastructure, and well-defined data regulations, allowing for optimized farming practices.
However, the benefits of AI in agriculture are not reaching all farmers equally. In developing regions, where the majority of farmers are smallholders, significant challenges persist. These include poor internet connectivity, unreliable electricity supply, and high implementation costs.
Furthermore, low levels of digital literacy among smallholder farmers present another considerable barrier to AI adoption. The combination of these factors suggests that AI could inadvertently deepen existing inequalities within the agricultural sector, leaving vulnerable farmers further behind.
Source: Down To Earth