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Farming’s New Frontier: AI Steers Path to Green Future
Dec 27, 2023
Explore how AI and advanced cameras could help reduce the use of pesticides in agriculture, the economic benefits of green-on-green technology, applications of AI in the wine and banana industries, and the potential use of drones in farming. Discuss the limitations of drones, challenges of adopting AI in farming, and the need for incentives for smaller farmers.
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- Utilizing advanced cameras and AI for green-on-green detection in farming can help reduce pesticide use and its negative environmental impact.
- The implementation of precision delivery technologies, such as green-on-green optical spot spraying, can result in significant cost savings for farmers while minimizing the negative consequences of pesticide use.
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The Inefficiency of Broadcast Spraying
The podcast discusses how current methods of applying pesticides, specifically broadcast spraying, are highly inefficient. It is estimated that 95% of herbicides and 98% of insecticides do not reach their intended pests. This inefficiency leads to environmental damage and soil pollution, as well as negative impacts on bird, insect, and aquatic biodiversity. The podcast highlights the need for more precise delivery technologies to minimize the negative consequences of pesticide use.
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