Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agricultural Farming Systems: Opportunities and Challenges

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Authors: Kutoya Kusse, Mesele Jobir Dagne, Kassahun Kabata
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the agriculture sector by tackling key challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and the necessity for sustainable food production. The incorporation of AI technologies, like machine learning, IoT, and AIoT, offers transformative opportunities to enhance agricultural productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Precision farming, predictive analytics, and agricultural robotics are examples of AI applications in agriculture that optimize resource utilization, enhance decision-making, and reduce reliance on labor. However, implementing artificial intelligence in agriculture poses several challenges. Issues such as data quality, connectivity, cost, privacy, and user acceptance need to be addressed before AI can fully unlock its potential. Additionally, ethical considerations and trust-building among farmers are crucial for the successful integration of AI technologies. Future research should focus on building advanced AI algorithms, increasing interoperability, and exploring AI's role in climate resilience and resource management. By tackling these challenges, AI can significantly contribute to the resilience and food security of agriculture.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smart Agriculture and AI Internet of Things and AI Smart Systems and Machine Learning

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Asian Development Studies
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
1–11
Publication date
6 January 2026