Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming modern agriculture by enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions, improve crop productivity, conserve resources and reduce production costs.

FAISALABAD Oct, 12: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming modern agriculture by enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions, improve crop productivity, conserve resources and reduce production costs. It was said by Abid Ilyas Dar, Chief Agriculture and Strategy Officer at Agrilift, while addressing a seminar titled “Farming from Above: Development in Digital Agriculture” at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). The seminar was organised by the Society of Extension Educationists, Institute of Agricultural Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture (UAF). He highlighted the growing role of AI, drones, satellite imagery and other digital technologies in precision agriculture. He explained that AI-powered tools could help farmers monitor crop health, identify pest and disease attacks at an early stage, assess soil conditions and determine the precise requirements for irrigation and fertilizer application. He said that the integration of AI with drone technology and remote sensing could enable farmers to identify variations within fields and apply agricultural inputs where they were needed most. Director Agriculture Extension UAF Dr Babar Shahbaz also emphasized the importance of digital agriculture in addressing emerging challenges, including water scurcity and rising agricultural production costs. Dr Ijaz Ashraf highlighted the potential of data-based farming solutions to support timely decisions, enhance farm management and improve the efficient use of available resources. Dr Muhammad Iftikhar, Dr Rao Sabir Sattar, Dr Rana Muhammad Amir, Dr Shaukat Ali and others also attended the seminar.