Sowing the Seeds of Change: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

This scholarly investigation probes AI's profound impact on agriculture, tackling global food production and sustainability issues. AI's role in precision farming, resource optimization, and data-driven decision-making is underscored, incorporating agronomy, biotechnology, environmental sciences, economics, and ethics. Ethical oversight for data privacy, equitable access, and responsible AI deployment is deemed critical. Retraining strategies for the agricultural workforce and rural communities are emphasized. The study examines AI's contributions to crop management, resource conservation, environmental sustainability, and global food security, showcasing autonomous tractors, drones, UAVs, and gene-based approaches as promising solutions. It also assesses shifting labor dynamics, skill requisites, and ethical implications. Advocating responsible innovation, the work envisions an ethical and sustainable integration of AI in agriculture, shaping a resilient and food-secure future while proactively addressing upcoming challenges.