AI in Agriculture: Time to Move from Demos to Decisions

Abstract

There has been a growing hype in the Agri-Tech sector that: “AI will transform Agriculture”. From advisories like NPSS (National Pest Surveillance System) to intelligent governance dashboard, AI is perceived as the game-changer from our policymakers to farmers. While this is a compelling vision, it is also dangerously oversimplified. It’s time we ask ourselves the tougher question – are we building for impact or are we doing it for the optics?