Researches & Trends

Zou Shuo | 2026-09-10https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/10/WS6aa28db9e4b06d4aa055d65e.html The China Agricultural University–University of Surrey Joint Institute was launched at CAU on Tuesday, with its first cohort of 180 students beginning studies focused on artificial intelligence and agriculture. CAU Party secretary Zhong Denghua and Charlie Geffen, chair of the University of Surrey Council, unveiled the institute and addressed the launch

Diane Temple, Idaho Technology Council | September 10, 2026https://idahobusinessreview.com/2026/09/10/agriculture-drives-idahos-growing-technology-economy/ For generations, agriculture has been central to Idaho’s identity. While it remains a driving force in our state, an important area of change involves the technology increasingly embedded within it. Today’s Idaho farm is also a technology operation. Producers rely on precision equipment, sensors, automation, advanced

Kokou Adzo | 09/10/2026https://startup.info/best-ai-farming-tools-for-small-scale-growers/ Small farmers face a familiar squeeze: tight margins, rising input costs, and the constant pressure to do more with limited land and labor. Artificial intelligence has finally become affordable enough to help solve this problem, moving from expensive enterprise systems to mobile apps and subscription platforms that any grower can adopt.

Mollie Pratt, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture | 2026-09-11https://www.duncanbanner.com/farmtalk/ai-in-agriculture-symposium-hackathons-bring-together-ag-tech-leaders-sept-21/article_866aedf6-d0f8-5e05-8b0f-f20afbade097.html The 2026 AI in Agriculture Symposium will be held Sept. 21 at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Science in Fayetteville. (UADA photo)Arkansas Agricultural Experiment From targeted spraying to yield forecasting and robotic harvesting, agricultural researchers and companies are finding ways to use artificial intelligence

News Desk | September 8, 2026https://www.iowamediawire.com/2026/09/farm-progress-show-highlights-agricultural-innovation BOONE — From aerial application and artificial intelligence in agriculture to fire safety and emergency assistance, the Farm Progress Show brought together farmers and companies Tuesday through Thursday.  For the exhibitors, the show provided an opportunity to show off new equipment and discuss changes in agriculture.  John Deere showcased

AEM – Association of Equipment Manufacturers | 09/10/2026 https://www.publicnow.com/view/2C276F9584C9FAF05DDA6DE1992666FAB77CE544 To help non-road equipment manufacturing stakeholders better understand the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, AEM has released a new whitepaper — AI in Agriculture Equipment: Supporting Productivity, Efficiency, and Decision-Making Through Technology. The paper outlines how AI is increasingly becoming a foundational component in

CIMMYT | September 10, 2026https://www.cimmyt.org/news/exploring-how-ai-can-bring-farmer-voices-closer-to-breeding On Wednesday 19th August 2026, we welcomed a delegation of Chinese science communicators and digital influencers to Kenya for an exchange on how artificial intelligence can help agricultural research better understand farmers and bring their priorities closer to breeding decisions. The visit formed part of a Gates Foundation China initiative

Alan Morgan | September 9, 2026https://scienmag.com/cloud-ai-platform-links-rice-grain-traits-to-genes-for-crop-improvement  Rice feeds more than half of humanity, and the shape, size, and colour of its  grains sit at the heart of both food security and consumer preference. Yet measuring those traits has long been one of the most tedious jobs in  crop science: technicians thresh panicles by hand, count grains one by one, and

Michael Hirtzer | September 9, 2026https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2026/09/09/340023.htm Artificial intelligence use is surging on farms as growers look for some high-tech help in planning and managing operations after years of scaling back on spending, according to McKinsey & Co. Some 17% of the world’s farmers now use generative AI in farm-related tasks, making it one of the fastest-growing