Tag: artificial intelligence

AI-powered supermarkets are increasing in popularity, with predictions estimating that the industry will be thriving by 2028. Photo: Pixabay

AI shops: Step into a bizarre cashier-less world

by Lucinda Dordley

3rd August 2022

Shopping without having to check out is fast becoming a reality as artificial intelligence plays mind games with our sense of reality. A South African shares her experience after picking ...

Water efficiency. Identifying areas that are being overwatered or underwatered is key. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

How AI will solve agriculture’s water efficiency problems

by World Economic Forum

11th August 2021

Balancing water efficiency with infrastructure costs has always been a challenge. Artificial intelligence will help greatly in future.

Artificial intelligence: from vineyard to shopping basket

by Daneel Rossouw

21st April 2021

From robots and drones helping winemakers optimise vineyard growth, to consumer-facing apps, the wine industry is taking on artificial intelligence in a big way. Daneel Rossouw, functional head of agriculture ...

Can 4th Industrial Revolution enable regenerative farming?

by Naudé Malan

28th October 2020

Dr Naudé Malan, senior lecturer in development studies at the University of Johannesburg believes the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) has the potential to intensify the extractive nature of conventional farming. The ...

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