The
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organized the ITU/FAO Workshop on"The Future of Digital Agriculture: Role of Artificial Intelligence", supported by
AgriBITs, a VNU Europe summit. The Workshop took place on
17 June 2024 from
09h30 to 16h15 CEST in
Utrecht, the Netherlands. The Workshop was followed by the 10th meeting of FG-AI4A on 18 June 2024 at the same venue.
The workshop was dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence within the agricultural sector. By examining both the promising opportunities and the significant challenges, the event aims to provide a thorough understanding of how AI can revolutionize farming practices. Discussions centered on how AI-driven innovations can enhance efficiency, promote sustainability, and ensure food security.
Target Audience
Participation was open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that was a member of the ITU and who wished to contribute to the work. This included individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation to the workshop was free of charge.
Watch the recording here
10:00 - 11:30
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Session 1: Harvesting Innovation: Navigating Risks and Opportunities in Digital Agriculture
This session explored evolving realm of digital agriculture, focusing on contemporary farming techniques and the dual aspects of risks and opportunities brought about by the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The session also investigated how these digital innovations can facilitate data-driven decision-making, empowering stakeholders to make strategic choices that boost crop yields, optimize resource use, and elevate overall farming productivity.
Moderator: Sebastian Bosse, FG-AI4A Co-Chair | Head of Interactive & Cognitive Systems Group, Fraunhofer HHI
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11:30 - 12:00
| Special Presentation on ITU/FAO Focus Group on "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) for Digital Agriculture" (FG-AI4A)
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12:00 - 14:00
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Lunch Break
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| 14:00 - 16:00 | Session 2: Fostering Digital Inclusion in Agriculture
This session explored the challenges farmers face in adopting digital technologies and how standardization can help overcome these obstacles. It also examined the role of ITU standards in promoting inclusivity, efficiency, and innovation in agriculture to ensure food security.
Moderator: Mythili Menon, FG-AI4A Advisor and Study Group Project Officer, International Telecommunication Union
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16:00 - 16:15
| Concluding Remarks
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Sebastian
Bosse,
FG-AI4A Co-Chair
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Head
of
Interactive
&
Cognitive
Systems
Group, Fraunhofer HHI
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