Top 5 AI and Robotics Companies Transforming the Agriculture Sector

2. IBM (NYSE:IBM)

Number of Employees: 288,300

IBM’s collaboration with iFarming utilizes AI and IoT technologies to address water scarcity challenges in Mediterranean agriculture. iFarming’s smart irrigation platform, Phyt’Eau, powered by IBM Watson and hosted on IBM Cloud, improves water management for farmers. It leverages IoT sensors and real-time data analysis to predict crop water needs, preventing overwatering and conserving resources. This innovation has led to a remarkable 40% reduction in water usage, 25% lower irrigation costs, and a 30% increase in productivity for farmers.