5 Areas AI Will Make A Difference In 2017 Articles Analytics

There is vast scope for agricultural productivity to improve. Traditional farming practices are still shockingly outdated in many parts of the world. AI is one tool that can help best achieve this, and a number of startups are already making progress. Switzerland-based agricultural tech firm Gamaya, for example, this year announced $3.2 million in funding for its AI project - drones equipped with hyperspectral cameras that capture changes in water and fertilizer use, crop yields, and pests, data from which is analyzed using AI algorithms to highlight potential issues to farmers. The technology can also be used for finding patterns that can predict outcomes of farmers' decisions, giving them a better idea of where to invest and apply appropriate resources.