The UAE has launched the world’s first ChatGPT-powered platform designed specifically for the agricultural sector. The launch of CHAG AI is a pioneering initiative harnessing the power of AI to address global farming challenges.
Farmers around the world are grappling with numerous challenges — from limited land resources and labor shortages to the disruptive impacts of climate change and diminishing soil fertility. These obstacles are reshaping the agricultural landscape, driving the need for advanced solutions that can improve crop yields while maintaining environmental sustainability. While the agricultural sector has made remarkable strides over the years, from the days of hand plows to modern machinery, many farmers still lack access to cutting-edge technologies that could revolutionize their practices. The latest AI innovations will usher neo-farming capabilities powered by robotics and automation. As per Intent Market Research, the Agriculture Robots Market was valued at USD 12.8 billion in 2023-e and will surpass USD 57.0 billion by 2030; growing at a CAGR of 23.7% during 2024 – 2030. The latest CHAG AI will add more revenue to global and regional farming activities in the next 10 years.
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CHAG AI platform, introduced by the UAE at COP29 in Baku by Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office in the UAE Presidential Court, combines over five decades of agricultural research with advanced AI technology. CHAG aims to empower farmers worldwide by providing them with actionable, data-driven insights to improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability.
Developed in collaboration with AIM for Scale and the Gates Foundation, CHAG offers personalized recommendations for optimal planting and harvesting schedules, while also providing strategies to help farmers adapt to unpredictable weather patterns. Its focus on extreme climates and resource-constrained environments makes it an invaluable tool for farmers facing the most challenging agricultural conditions.
What is CHAG AI?
CHAG AI is a portmanteau of Chat and Agriculture. It is the world-first AI-driven tool, specifically designed to empower farmers with actionable insights and real-time guidance, helping them overcome the challenges of modern agriculture. CHAG AI offers solutions tailored to individual farm needs, ranging from crop management to pest control and climate adaptation strategies. For farmers, this means more efficient use of resources, better-informed decision-making, and higher productivity on existing farmland. As the global population surges towards an estimated 10 billion by 2050, the agricultural sector faces mounting pressure to meet the growing demand for food. Traditional methods of expanding farmland or increasing large-scale farming are no longer sufficient solutions. To ensure food security, the focus must shift toward optimizing existing farmland through innovative technologies that enhance productivity and sustainability.
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UAE’s AI Initiatives in 2024
UAE is accelerating its AI development program. Recently, the UAE Cabinet, under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has officially approved the nation’s comprehensive stance on artificial intelligence (AI) policy at the international level. This move underscores the UAE’s commitment to positioning itself as a global leader in AI innovation and governance.
The UAE government recognizes that its strength lies in combining a bold, forward-thinking vision with active, hands-on involvement in driving technological innovation—through investment, legislation, and creating testbeds for new technologies. For the UAE, being the “most prepared” country goes beyond simply crafting responsive legislation to adapt to global changes. It means taking a proactive approach to shaping the future, leading change rather than reacting to it.
A recent article encapsulates this mindset: “Today’s biggest tech companies, led by Google and Amazon, want to place AI at the core of their operations, and the UAE aims to do the same on a national scale.” The UAE is not waiting for an AI-driven economy to emerge—it is actively building one. The nation’s National AI Strategy, also known as UAI, envisions the UAE’s transition from being AI-ready to becoming an AI leader.
With an ambitious goal to be among the world’s AI leaders by 2031, the UAE’s AI vision aligns with the broader UAE Centennial 2071 plan, which seeks to create new economic, educational, and social opportunities for citizens, businesses, and governments alike. This transformation is expected to contribute up to AED 335 billion in additional economic growth. This document outlines the UAE’s strategic approach to achieving that future, positioning AI as a core driver of national development.
By aligning its national strategy with global developments, the UAE aims to foster international collaboration on AI while ensuring ethical and responsible use of the technology. The policy will guide the country’s efforts to drive AI advancements in key sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, while also promoting a safe, inclusive, and sustainable digital economy. This forward-thinking approach reflects the UAE’s ambition to not only leverage AI for economic growth but also to play a pivotal role in shaping the global AI landscape.
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