THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN ORGANIC FARMING

Keywords: artificial intelligence technologies, organic farming, intelligent monitoring systems, intelligent programs and platforms for farmers

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the research is to assess the possibilities and effectiveness of using artificial intelligence technologies in organic farming. In addition, the goal is to identify prospects for the development of such technologies to ensure sustainable and efficient agriculture.Results. Today, highly developed countries are actively introducing artificial intelligence technologies into the organic agricultural sector. In recent years, the attraction of private and public investment in artificial intelligence for organic farming is an important factor in accelerating the adaptation of the latest technologies in agriculture.Typically, these investments relate to the development of the agro-IT sector, with a particular focus on climate change resilience, startups associated with precision farming, soil cultivation automation, environmental and crop monitoring, new digital platforms, and tools for farmers. Such a large volume of annual investments indicates the already existing effectiveness of applying artificial intelligence in this field. The largest investment is in the USA – an average of $150 million per year. Over the past five years, Ukraine has seen a growing popularity of organic farming and the use of artificial intelligence technologies to optimize such agronomic processes. Moreover, artificial intelligence forms the basis of several programs and platforms supporting organic farming (Climacell, CropX, Climate, FieldView, AgLeader, SkyScout, AgriTech, FarmBot). Analyzing the impact of the positive outcomes of using these programs and platforms (which primarily focus on reducing costs) allows us to conclude that the use of artificial intelligence technologies in organic farming can significantly increase production profitability.Findings. Overall, the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in organic agriculture is immense due to its ability to enhance crop production, optimize resource use, and address critical issues such as ecological sustainability and adaptation to climate change.

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Published
2025-02-28
Section
MELIORATION, ARABLE FARMING, HORTICULTURE