RECENT TRENDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION OF AI-DRIVEN INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword in today’s setting. It has penetrated various industries, making impacts to the ways in which business is carried out. One of the areas of increasing adoption of AI is the agricultural sector, in which AI-enabled innovations have contributed to increased productivity and enhanced plantation outputs. In this context, understanding the trajectory of these innovations requires a systematic analysis of technological development, particularly through patent activity. Hence, this paper examines recent trends in AI-driven innovations in agriculture by analysing data retrieved from Lens.org. Data was collected, filtered, categorised and analysed, the report of which is presented in this paper. The study found a sharp increasing trend of AI-driven patents being filed and granted in recent years, beginning in 2022 onwards, involving major institutes from the information technology (IT) and electronics. The findings of this study offer a comprehensive view of how AI is driving innovation in agriculture, highlighting key technological domains, emerging trends, and strategic implications for stakeholders. These insights can inform future research, policy development, and investment strategies aimed at fostering sustainable and technologically advanced agricultural systems.