UNIT 5 – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS

Unit 5 – Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (Learner‑ready content)

Duration: 8–10 minutes

What AI Means for Farmers

1. Understand AI in Agriculture

·       Artificial Intelligence (AI) = computers that learn from data and make decisions

·       In farming, AI uses:

o   Sensors

o   Soil samples

o   Historical farm data

2. How AI Supports Farming

AI helps farmers to:

·       Analyse soil and crop data

·       Predict crop needs

·       Recommend:

o   Fertiliser use

o   Crop rotation plans

·       Monitor crops using:

o   Satellites

o   Drones

3. Benefits of AI

·       Real-time insights for faster decisions

·       Improved efficiency in resource use

·       Early detection of:

o   Diseases

o   Pests

o   Crop stress

4. Limitations of AI

AI is useful, but depends on:

·       Data quality (accurate, local data needed)

·       Digital infrastructure (internet, tools)

·       Access to technology (not equal for all farmers)

5. Role of the Farmer

·       AI supports, but does not replace farmers

·       Farmers should:

o   Combine AI recommendations with experience

o   Use local knowledge for better decisions