The future of farming: How AI is revolutionizing agriculture

Will there be enough food to sustain the world in the coming decades? With a growing global population and mounting challenges such as climate change, soil degradation and water scarcity, farmers are under more pressure than ever to produce more with less.

But what if technology held the key to a sustainable future?

Across the globe, smallholder farmers — who grow 80% of the world’s food — are struggling to keep up with demand. The situation is dire, with projections indicating that by 2030, an additional 32 million people will be facing hunger. Yet an unexpected ally has emerged: artificial intelligence.

For centuries, agriculture has been built on tradition, but now AI is reshaping the way we grow food. From precision crop management to AI-powered drones detecting pests before they spread, this cutting-edge technology is helping farmers maximize their yields while conserving vital resources. In East Africa, AI is even being combined with blockchain to provide financial solutions, ensuring farmers can afford to switch to more profitable crops like avocados.

In this latest Cointelegraph documentary, industry experts, farmers and tech pioneers reveal how AI is transforming agriculture — not in some distant future, but right now. Through real-time soil sensors, predictive analytics and intelligent farming platforms, smallholder farmers are unlocking unprecedented opportunities — and the impact is nothing short of revolutionary.

Can AI bridge the gap between hunger and abundance? Can small farms harness technology to feed billions? To find out, watch Cointelegraph’s documentary on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to subscribe!