Improving agricultural production with artificial intelligence tops discussions at the Siam Forum

Artificial intelligence is at the heart of the work and activities of the International Forum for Agriculture in Morocco (SIAM), whose activities continue until next Sunday in the city of Meknes, through a symposium organized by the “Digital Pole” of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, yesterday, Thursday, in the presence of representatives of the Fund. The International Agricultural Development Agency and the Agricultural Development Agency, as well as officials of the Guardian Ministry.

As a forum for innovation and cooperation at the International Agricultural Exhibition, the “Digital Agricultural Pole” gallery space hosted the delivery of “digital kits (kit digitaux) to youth and women’s cooperatives,” which indicates “the Ministry’s commitment to supporting professional organizations,” and highlights “the value of using advanced technologies such as intelligence.” Artificial technology to develop the agricultural sector.

The symposium, which brought together experts and actors in the field of artificial intelligence, was entitled “Artificial Intelligence for Youth and Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture,” highlighting the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (FIDA) for innovation and entrepreneurship. With 45 years of partnership between Morocco and the Fund, it has focused on agricultural water development.

This cooperation made it possible to “exchange the Moroccan experience with other African countries and provide support to the South-South digital cooperation pole,” according to what was explained by the country director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Morocco, Noufal Noufal Telhij, who stressed that “any innovative project is not devoid of some “Difficulties.”

Based on the goal of the International Fund for Agricultural Development to “support small farmers and the sustainable development of rural communities around the world,” the Fund’s cooperation with the Moroccan government is “a fundamental pillar within its work strategy as a United Nations agency, and part of the Green Generation Strategy 2020-2030, from By promoting rural development,” according to the same spokesman.

“This ambitious strategy aims not only to increase agricultural productivity, but also to create a resilient and climate-resistant agricultural middle class. “This middle class is the engine of jobs and sustainable economic growth, and the backbone of the Kingdom’s prosperous future,” the same declarant stated, and went on to explain to Hespress newspaper in a statement on the sidelines of the symposium: “In fact, the digitization of agriculture in Morocco is multi-faceted and affects several aspects, as it includes business teams.” “Pastoral cooperatives, adaptation to climate change, and carob tree grafting.”

On the same day, the Digital Pole of the Ministry of Agriculture brought together interested parties, experts and agricultural cooperatives through two study courses (MASTERCLASS) entitled “Artificial Intelligence to Increase Productivity” within the framework of the agricultural digital system in Morocco, with a clear goal: “to enable participants to explore the applications of artificial intelligence in various sectors, with Special focus on agriculture.”

During three hours of training in each session, the participants were able to discover 10 examples of the use of artificial intelligence that have a significant impact on increasing agricultural productivity and yields. Dialogue and exchange sessions were also held, allowing the exchange of the latest ideas and practices with experts in artificial intelligence.

The Ministry of Agriculture, within the digitization axis of the Green Generation Strategy, attaches utmost importance to “adopting new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, in building capabilities and increasing competitiveness in the agricultural sector.”

“Digital groups for cooperatives”

The digital transformation of the agricultural sector formed the focus of the activities of the digital pole of the Agriculture Exhibition, affiliated with the Guardian Ministry. Especially through the launch of the “Artificial Intelligence Brand Factory”.

The organizers of this initiative aim to “educate professionals and the public about the benefits of exploiting artificial intelligence to promote professional institutions,” stressing that “digital kits (digital kits) have been produced that include logos, visual imprints, websites, communication plans in social networks, and presentations and video clips of presentations in an interactive and immediate manner.” On the digital platform of the International Agricultural Exhibition for the benefit of 10 Moroccan agricultural cooperatives, with the intention of highlighting “the advantages of artificial intelligence and digitization in improving the work of professional and agricultural cooperatives and enhancing their presence on the Internet.”

The Digital Agricultural Pole, which extends over an area of ​​1,400 square meters, is a place dedicated to agricultural digital technologies within the International Agriculture Exhibition, bringing together more than 35 exhibitors, ranging from startups to famous national and international companies, in addition to public institutions and research bodies.

The “Digital Agriculture Space” Digital AGRI presents an exceptional showcase of the latest innovations in the field of “drones, sensors based on the Internet of Things”, satellite images, chatbots using artificial intelligence, electronic service platforms, and enterprise resource planning systems in agriculture.”