Neowin News Feed for: Agriculture

Microsoft details its role in transforming agriculture through AI

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:50:01 +0000

In a blog post today, Microsoft has explored its usage of AI in helping the agricultural industry. The tech giant has highlighted various applications and initiatives for this purpose. Read more...

Microsoft predicts AI to contribute $5 trillion to global GDP growth, among other advantages

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has collaborated with PricewaterhouseCoopers to deliver a report, describing the potential growth in global GDP and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if AI is fully utilized. Read more...

Microsoft partners up with the National FFA Organization to launch Blue 365

Hamza Jawad — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:18:01 +0000

Microsoft will be collaborating with the National FFA Organization to bring innovative technology and entrepreneurship to over 650,000 FFA students worldwide, through an initiative dubbed Blue 365. Read more...

Microsoft teams up with National Geographic to support AI-driven conservation research

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new partnership with National Geographic, creating a "$1 million AI for Earth Innovation Grant" program that will provide financial support to AI-driven research projects. Read more...

Microsoft teams up with Monsanto to invest in agricultural technology in Brazil

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:50:01 +0000

Biotech giant Monsanto has joined an investment fund managed by Microsoft in Brazil, worth around $91 million, to fund startups exploring the use of digital tools in agricultural production. Read more...