The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a groundbreaking report titled “Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture”, highlighting seven emerging technologies that could redefine global farming systems. Developed in partnership with academic and industry experts, the report emphasizes how deep-tech convergence can improve productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience in agriculture worldwide.
WEF Report Highlights Seven Deep-Tech Innovations Transforming Global Agriculture
Seven Deep-Tech Domains Identified
The report outlines seven technological areas that will shape the future of agriculture:
- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) – for intelligent crop modeling and forecasting.
- Computer Vision – to monitor crops and detect diseases in real time.
- Robotics – enabling autonomous field operations and precision tasks.
- Edge Internet of Things (IoT) – connecting sensors for data-driven farming.
- Satellite-Enabled Remote Sensing – supporting large-scale monitoring and carbon tracking.
- CRISPR Gene Editing – creating high-yield, climate-resilient crops.
- Nanotechnology – enhancing soil nutrients and pesticide efficiency.
Together, these domains promise higher yields, reduced emissions, and sustainable growth in global agriculture.
Global Use Cases and Success Stories
The WEF report presents real-world examples of deep-tech applications in agriculture:
- Autonomous swarm robotics for precise sowing and harvesting.
- AI-driven carbon reporting for real-time climate impact tracking.
- Climate-resilient rice varieties that cut emissions by 20%.
- Precision sugarcane farming techniques increasing yields by 40%.
- Satellite-based forecasting to prevent supply chain disruptions.
These success stories show how combining deep technologies can solve climate, productivity, and food security challenges.
Collaboration and Policy Framework
The WEF emphasizes that collaboration among governments, industries, and academia is vital to scaling deep-tech adoption. It urges policymakers to introduce flexible regulatory frameworks and innovation sandboxes to support experimentation.
The report also calls for cross-disciplinary research and global partnerships to overcome early-stage risks and promote inclusive innovation—especially for developing nations.
Building a Deep-Tech Ecosystem for the Future
Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director at the WEF’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, noted that future transformation depends on creating ecosystems linking science, policy, and finance.
Abhay Pareek, Project Lead for Agriculture, added that AI-based crop intelligence in India and robotics-driven farming in Europe reflect deep-tech’s global impact.
Under the Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Initiative (AI4AI), launched in 2021, the WEF aims to expand India’s deep-tech ecosystem and reshape food systems for the future.
Exam-Oriented Notes
- Report Title: “Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture”
- Released by: World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Identified Technologies: AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, IoT, Remote Sensing, CRISPR, Nanotechnology
- Key Use Cases: Autonomous robotics, carbon tracking, precision farming
- Success Example: Climate-resilient rice cuts emissions by 20%; precision sugarcane farming boosts yield by 40%
- Initiative: Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Initiative (AI4AI), launched in 2021
Question & Answer
Q1. Which organization released the report “Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture”?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) FAO
(d) UNDP
Answer: World Economic Forum
Q2. How many core deep-tech domains were identified in the WEF agriculture report?
(a) Five
(b) Six
(c) Seven
(d) Eight
Answer: Seven
Q3. Which of the following technologies is not part of WEF’s seven deep-tech domains?
(a) Robotics
(b) CRISPR gene editing
(c) Blockchain
(d) Nanotechnology
Answer: Blockchain
Q4. The WEF’s AI4AI initiative was launched in which year?
(a) 2020
(b) 2021
(c) 2022
(d) 2023
Answer: 2021
Q5. Climate-resilient rice varieties mentioned in the WEF report help reduce emissions by what percentage?
(a) 10%
(b) 20%
(c) 30%
(d) 40%
Answer: 20%
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