Inherent Risks of Agriculture Drive AI Adoption

The cultivation and domestication of plants and animals first began around 12,000 years ago, making agriculture the oldest of all enterprises. It is still among the largest. Despite this heritage, the timeless uncertainties of weather, land, and demand are driving the industry to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies – at least in the developed world. One example is the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas, California. The WGCIT was created to discover new technologies, set up testing, facilitate industry feedback, and communicate progress to produce farmers in California, Arizona, and Colorado.