Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have harnessed the power of AI to develop an image analysis model that estimates expected rice yields, and it's changing the game for rice farmers worldwide. Yet, estimating rice yields using traditional methods has been a laborious and time-consuming task. What's truly remarkable is that this AI model accurately predicts rice grain yield using only images of the rice canopy at harvest. This newfound technology offers a faster, cost-effective method of estimating rice yields, one that is set to revolutionize the way rice is grown worldwide. Unlike many high-tech solutions that require expensive equipment, this AI model only needs a digital image of the rice canopy.

Source: Standard Digital September 04, 2023 13:57 UTC