AI4AI

About AI4 Agriculture Innovation

Context

Global agriculture is under increasing strain—from climate volatility and natural resource stress to escalating input costs. Responding effectively will require bold innovation and deep collaboration across ecosystems to shape sustainable, resilient food systems for the future.

600 M

Smallholder farmers worldwide depend on agriculture for their livelihoods—making inclusive innovation essential to global food security.

70%

 Freshwater withdrawals recorded globally by agriculture sector, underscoring the urgent need for resource-efficient practices.

31%

Agrifood system contribution to global human made greenhouses gas (GHG) emissions, making climate-smart innovation critical for a sustainable future.

 

Launched in September 2021, the AI for Agriculture (AI4AI) Initiative brings together public and private sector partners to scale impactful agritech solutions and accelerate the transformation of global food systems.

Key Milestones

2021

Launch & Early Adoption

Launched AI4AI; PPP model adopted by Government of Telangana (Saagu Baagu)

2022

National Engagement & Early Impact

Partnered with Government of India on Digital Agriculture

Reached 7,000 farmers through Saagu Baagu Phase I

2023

Scale & Ecosystem Expansion

Expanded to Uttar Pradesh; launched Digital Export Council

Enabled ADeX and scaled Saagu Baagu Phase II (500,000 farmers target)

2024

Policy & Inclusion

Co-developed Uttar Pradesh AgriTech Policy (Cabinet approved)

Advanced women-focused AgriTech adoption with MAVIM

2025

Global Partnerships

Expanded collaborations with C4IR Israel and Malaysia to scale AI and DPI frameworks

2026

Thought Leadership & Emerging Tech

Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture with the next wave of innovation through seven breakthrough technologies redefining how food is grown, managed, and distributed.

Convening global perspectives to translate GenAI opportunities into real-world agricultural applications.

The Impact: Results on Ground

The Government of Telangana was the first in India to adopt the AI4AI framework through the Saagu Baagu project in 2021. The state has activated two core pillars—value chain transformation and the launch of the country’s first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX).

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