Precision agriculture uses computer science to make farms more efficient and reduce climate change

On an 8,000-acre family farm in Eastern Washington, Microsoft Research helps deploy precision agriculture, putting AI and powerful data analysis tools in the hands of an eighth-generation farmer, enabling him to adapt to climate extremes and run a more efficient farm. The microclimate data can also help industries like oil and gas, supply chain, and wind and solar power, which operate in remote areas with limited connectivity.

Ranveer Chandra (opens in new tab)
CTO Agri-Food, Managing Director, Research for Industry
Microsoft Research

Andrew Nelson (opens in new tab)
Farmer, Software Engineer
Nelson Farms

Riyaz Pishori (opens in new tab)
Principal Program Manager
Microsoft Azure

Zerina Kapetanovic (opens in new tab)
PhD Student, FarmBeats Intern
University of Washington

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Speakers:
Ranveer Chandra, Andrew Nelson, Riyaz Pishori, Zerina Kapetanovic
Affiliation:
Microsoft Research, Nelson Farms, Microsoft Azure, University of Washington

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