Agricultural Intelligence (AI)'s Impact on Society 5.0 Farming

Abstract

This chapter explored the proactive impact of Ag-AI in shaping Society 5.0 farming practices. The chapter evaluated Ag-AI's capabilities and its role in advancing agriculture. It is found that Ag-AI leverages AI to enhance precision agriculture, resource optimization, predictive maintenance, and targeted pest and disease management. Ag-AI also enables tailored interventions for specific field areas, conserving resources and protecting the environment. Predictive maintenance reduces equipment downtime, while AI-driven pest management minimizes chemical use. Ag-AI's data-driven approach also improves water and fertilizer use efficiency, optimizing greenhouse energy use. Automation of repetitive tasks, such as weeding and harvesting, boosts productivity, allowing farmers to focus on strategic planning. The chapter also highlighted potential drawbacks including data privacy, cybersecurity, affordability, digital divide, job displacement, and algorithmic biases.