Mitigating agricultural inefficiencies with AI: a review of current technologies and future prospects

Agriculture, one of the oldest and most crucial industries known to humanity, is under increasing strain. The global population is anticipated to exceed 9 billion by the year 2050, escalating the need for a secure and sustainable food supply. However, traditional farming methods are proving inadequate in the face of modern challenges. Limited arable land, fluctuating weather conditions, climate change, and rising labour costs have exacerbated inefficiencies in food production systems.