Generative AI in the era of Regenerative Agriculture – Pulling the right trigger for a better crop yields, profitability, and sustainability

As a child, life seemed simpler. Choices were limited, and assessments were straightforward. But as we embrace a more complex lifestyle, we find ourselves needing to invest time in making informed decisions. This dynamic presents both opportunities and challenges.

Our ever-changing world witnesses the rise of GenAI, revolutionizing the IT industry. Simultaneously, Regenerative Agriculture holds promise for enhancing soil health. The convergence of these two forces offers a unique opportunity—one that requires the right model to thrive.

People Factor

Designing persona journey across value chain – Input industry, processing industry, food manufacturers, and retailers largely driven by R&D, quality control, technology development, finance, tax, legal, sales and marketing, regulatory teams. Where as technology industry is largely driven by developers and testers. Consumers, farmers and regulators have a unique needs and expectations.
Educating and upskilling “each” of these personas is crucial. Each has unique passions and expectations. By orchestrating their journeys using GenAI and Regenerative Agriculture principles, we create new ways of operating that benefit all stakeholders.

Transforming Processes

Industry transformation: All players must overhaul their business processes to align with new business models. For example, for an input industry, its all about offering an integrated farming solution including digital assets that are powered by GenAI technology and also rethinking who their customers are!
Early user involvement: Technology players should engage end users (e.g., farmers, consumers) as testers during the early stages of GenAI powered solution development. This needs previous point of upskilling and education.
Building trust in farmer on their new revenue streams: Empower farmers to embrace evolving practices and guide them toward new revenue streams, such as carbon farming and data services.

Orchestrating Technology

Early orchestrators: Major technology players should anchor solutions across the value chain and lead the implementation. This needs meticulous people and process steps done before delving into technology creation.
Adaptive technology: GenAI solutions should evolve alongside traditional product portfolios (seeds, crop protection). Sudden shift in current business model is detrimental to all the players, thus, important to have gradual evolution.

In marrying Generative AI with Regenerative Agriculture, we sow the seeds of a sustainable future – one where technology nurtures our soil and harvests prosperity.

What are your thoughts?

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