In a recent article, Bill Gates reaffirmed the Gates Foundation’s commitment to driving progress through artificial intelligence, noting, “We’ll continue supporting new uses of artificial intelligence, which can accelerate the quality and reach of services from health to education to agriculture.” At iSDA, we are proud to be part of this vision, actively contributing to the Foundation’s mission to harness AI for inclusive transformative development.
Through platforms like our Virtual Agronomist AI advisory service and iSDAsoil, we are demonstrating how AI can deliver tailored, actionable insights to boost productivity, improve resilience, and enhance livelihoods.
A Tool Designed for the Frontlines of Farming
Our Virtual Agronomist AI advisory service is a digital tool designed to provide smallholder farmers with personalised, real-time agricultural advice. Using machine learning and localised data, the platform delivers actionable recommendations on a variety of field management tasks including planting schedules, soil health, fertiliser use, and pest management – right to the farmer’s phone.
The tool addresses a critical cap in traditional agricultural support systems, where access to expert advice is often limited by geography, cost, and infrastructure. By leveraging mobile technology and AI, Virtual Agronomist empowers farmers to make informed decisions that directly impact their yields, incomes, and resilience.
Looking Ahead
We are deeply encouraged by the momentum building around the use of AI for good, and we remain committed to advancing practical, scalable solutions that uplift the communities most in need.
With continued collaboration and investment, we believe that digital agronomist can help create a future where every farmer – regardless of location – has access to the knowledge they need to thrive.
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