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Syngenta Group just made a major splash at the World AgriTech Innovation Summit in London with the introduction of its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) integration with Cropwise AI. The launch, which was the talk of the summit, promises big things in helping farmers: more productivity, less waste, and a smarter way to work.
Agronomic Research for Real-Time Solutions
At its core, Cropwise AI leverages more than two decades of agronomic research combined with weather history and 80,000 observations of crop growth stages. Its cutting-edge system doesn’t just predict outcomes—it provides real-time advice. Farmers can now get personalized recommendations on everything from where to plant seeds to how best to manage pests.
Early trials suggest that Cropwise with AI could boost yields by as much as 5%, offering tangible benefits not only for farm productivity but also for global food sustainability.
Feroz Sheikh, Syngenta’s Chief Information and Digital Officer, said, “By combining our deep agronomic knowledge with cutting-edge AI capabilities, we are bringing the power of GenAI to agriculture and empowering growers to make data-driven decisions.”
The summit, running from September 30 to October 1, brought together over 1,000 delegates in agriculture and food technology to discuss the future of farming. With pressing issues on the agenda, discussions focused on how advanced technology can address modern challenges.
The timing couldn’t be better. Agriculture is at a critical point, facing challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and an ever-growing global population. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), farmers will need to produce 70% more food by 2050 just to meet demand.
AI tools like Cropwise are particularly valuable as farmers worldwide grapple with the impacts of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. By offering tailored advice, Cropwise AI is expected to reduce waste, optimize resource use, and improve sustainability practices on a global scale.
Future Developments and Sustainability Integration
Syngenta has already set its sights on even more advanced features. Future versions of Cropwise AI are expected to include pest and disease management powered by computer vision and image recognition tech. Farmers will get the ability to spot problems early, reducing crop losses and cutting down on the need for excessive pesticide use. Syngenta is also working on integrating sustainability analytics, giving farmers better tools to track and reduce their environmental footprint.
“Cropwise AI is an industry-leading example of how GenAI can address critical agricultural issues,” Elizabeth Fastiggi, Global Head of Agriculture at Amazon Web Services (AWS) said. “Syngenta has revolutionized decision support, giving farmers easy access to expert advice. We’re excited to partner with them to boost yields and optimize productivity across the agri-food system.”
With the summit wrapping up, Cropwise AI is, for now, available in the US and Brazil, with plans to roll it out across Europe soon.
