Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Maximizing Farm Resource Management: AI-Powered Precision Agriculture

Industry

Agriculture

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Crop producers face mounting financial pressure from resource inefficiencies, spending over $51 billion annually on fertilizers and pesticides in the US alone. AI can help crop producers make targeted resourcing decisions about water, fertilizer, and pest control, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

The Problem

Globally, agriculture consumes 70% of accessible freshwater, yet wastes approximately 60% through inefficient irrigation systems and poor application methods. These practices drive up operational costs while degrading soil quality and contaminating water sources -- creating a cycle that threatens both farm profits and environmental sustainability.

The AI Opportunity

AI can help crop producers determine optimal resource levels, reduce waste, and improve yields and sustainability. Using real-time data from sources such as sensors, satellite imagery, and environmental inputs, AI systems can deliver precise recommendations for water, fertilizer, and pesticide use.

Why It Matters

Efficient resource management is essential for crop producers to reduce operational costs, maximize yields, and protect the land. By adopting data-driven practices, farmers can achieve higher profitability while preserving natural resources and ensuring long-term sustainability for their operations.

Benefits & Impact

Reduced Costs

Optimize input usage to lower expenditures on water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Improved Yield

Tailored recommendations boost crop productivity by ensuring efficient resource use.

Environmental Protection

Reduced runoff, soil degradation, and water contamination safeguard ecosystems and resources.

AI Methods & Models

  • Purpose: Deliver precise water amounts to specific crop zones.

  • Why: Saves water, lowers costs, and preserves resources.

  • Tools/Models: Sensitivity analysis, time-series forecasting, reinforcement learning, geospatial analytics.

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Training

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Strategy

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Development

Our unique approach places a full-time Machine Learning Resident within your team, supervised by Amii experts, to help build a custom AI solution. After the project, you have the option to hire the resident, ensuring continuity to deployment and expanding your internal AI capacity for future AI innovation.

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