ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN AGRICULTURE, THE BASIS OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This paper is an analysis of the potential that AI must revolutionize the way farmers operate and manage their farms. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key factor in transforming modern industries, and Romanian agriculture is no exception. In Romania, a country where agriculture accounts for 4.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP), agriculture is transforming dramatically thanks to advanced technologies. In the context of climate change, population growth, resource scarcity and declining soil fertility, innovations brought by artificial intelligence in agriculture are essential to solving many of the challenges. AI has a broad spectrum, from optimizing production processes and reducing waste, to crops monitoring and management and improving yields. However, the adoption of these technologies depends on investments in infrastructure, farmer education and support from authorities. If implemented correctly, AI can ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for Romanian agriculture. This research shows that AI will continue to play an increasingly significant role in agriculture in the future, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions that will support farmers in the current challenges, but also can help farmers to obtain and market agricultural products, by adding value in a competitive market. More than that, the wider integration of AI will enable more efficient land and resource management, reducing negative environmental impacts and ensuring a more sustainable global food system. However, research shows that the real risk farmers face is losing control over their own data and knowledge, thus becoming dependent on AI, for which they must pay dearly.