Syngenta Group has added Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to its Cropwise program, naming it Cropwise AI.

Cropwise AI is designed to increase the efficiency of agronomic advisors and growers to determine the best crop management practices. Leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms and data analytics, Cropwise AI empowers growers with deep insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities to optimize crop yields, improve sustainability, and drive profitability,’ according to the company.

In a news release, Syngenta noted that Cropwise AI “leverages the deep library of Agronomic Models housed within Cropwise Insight Engine, including over 20 years of weather history, soil conditions, more than 80,000 observations on crop growth stages, and historical yield data from R&D and on-farm trials. This information is then integrated with Syngenta’s extensive agronomic expertise.”

Combined with a multi-lingual conversational LLM, the system provides growers with tailored recommendations for precise input applications, product placement, and strategies for pest and disease control in easy-to-understand natural language.

“Cropwise AI represents a significant milestone in our digital transformation journey,” said Feroz Sheikh, chief information and digital officer at Syngenta Group. “By combining our deep agronomic knowledge with cutting-edge AI capabilities, we are bringing the power of GenAI to agriculture and empowering growers to make data-driven decisions.”

Key features of Cropwise AI include seeds recommendation and placement, predictive modeling, and precision agriculture.

Looking ahead, Syngenta plans to expand Cropwise AI’s capabilities with innovative features that will further revolutionize agricultural practices, including advanced disease and pest management, and sustainability analytics.

Cropwise AI is currently available to selected groups of customers in the United States and Brazil, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future.