AI empowers smart agriculture, boosting harvest in Guangdong

In Guangdong, AI technology revolutionizes agriculture and transforms traditional farming practices into efficient, precise, and intelligent systems. The integration of AI into agriculture has led to significant advancements, addressing challenges such as climate variability, pest control, and soil conditions. For instance, the "Enxiaoyang AI Assistant" for rice farming provides real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, and pest conditions, enhancing the effectiveness of pest control by over 90 percent and reducing chemical pesticide use by 30 percent.

AI is also playing a crucial role in risk management. The "Puning Meimei" AI assistant for plum farming offers personalized disaster prevention advice and features Guangdong's first agricultural insurance AI digital assistant, "Explorer," which provides customized insurance products to farmers. Additionally, AI is enhancing agricultural branding. The "Pineapple Legend" song, created by AI, promotes Xuwen pineapples globally. The "Gaozhili" AI assistant of Gaozhou for lychee farming has facilitated transactions exceeding 1.5 million kilograms, generating over 30 million yuan ($4.26 million) in sales.

The integration of AI with 5G technology is accelerating the digital transformation of the agricultural industry. Guangdong Mobile's extensive 5G network supports real-time data transmission and processing, crucial for precision farming practices like smart irrigation. Guangdong's commitment to AI-driven agriculture is further demonstrated by the establishment of the "Guangdong Agricultural AI Laboratory", aiming to become a leading platform for AI research and application in agriculture.

Guangdong's first agricultural insurance AI digital assistant, "Explorer". [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]