Can today’s agricultural surveys power tomorrow’s agricultural AI? Mohammad Abul Azad September 17, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/can-today-s-agricultural-surveys-power-tomorrow-s-agricultural-a Artificial intelligence is rapidly opening new possibilities for agriculture. From predicting crop yields and detecting pests to providing customized agronomic advice and improving access to markets and finance, AI could help farmers make better decisions and governments design more responsive agricultural policies. For agriculture in Africa, where smallholder farmers often operate with limited access to information, extension services, and climate-risk tools, these possibilities are particularly compelling.