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A youth-led tech initiative designed to help coffee farmers meet complex European regulations has won the AGX Inspire Challenge just before a critical trade deadline. The AGX Inspire Challenge provides seed funding and technical support from CGIAR for the team to develop a proof of concept that addresses real-world challenges in agriculture. ASEL Agri’s “Youth Trace Force,” a project designed

CGIAR, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates’ AI71, has initiated the development of an AI agricultural advisory platform based  on a large language model (LLM) tailored to agriculture, aptly named AgriLLM. But this is not just another LLM. AgriLLM is an ambitious project aimed at equipping the agricultural community, including researchers, policymakers and smallholder farmers, with tailored AI

On a sunny April morning in Nairobi, the United Nations compound buzzed with more than diplomatic chatter. Instead, the air crackled with ideas that could shape the future of farming in the Global South. Scientists, software engineers, and agricultural innovators from across the globe gathered for CGIAR’s Science Week side event titled “AI-Powered Innovation: Accelerating Research for Agri-Food System Transformation.”

As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change, food insecurity, and soil degradation, scientists and innovators gathered at the CGIAR Science Week from 7-11 April 2025 to spotlight an evolving solution: digital transformation in agriculture. Held on 11 April 2025 at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, the side event, Digital Innovations for Advancing Agri-Food Systems Research, showcased the

On 10 April 2025, global experts gathered at the CGIAR Science Week with a shared purpose: to explore how digital transformation can revolutionize agriculture in the face of growing global challenges. From artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data pipelines to farmer-first innovations, CGIAR Accelerator on Digital Transformation Strategy Dialogue showcased bold ideas and concrete actions to future-proof food, land, and

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By Shalini Gakhar and Steve Klassen (International Rice Research Institute) The impact of drone technology is growing across various sectors, and agriculture is no exception.  Globally, the market for agricultural drones is worth US $32.4 billion, compared to US $127 billion for the total value of drone-powered solutions. For smallholder farmers in countries such as India and the Philippines, drones

By Shalini Gakhar and Niyati Singaraju (International Rice Research Institute) Agriculture is at a transformative crossroads, where cutting-edge technology meets traditional farming practices. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer, enabling smarter, more efficient, and sustainable farming systems. By integrating real-time data from sources like IoT sensors, drones, and advanced computer vision technologies, AI empowers farmers to make informed