AI and Food Security in Iran
Mr. Mohammadreza Najafi, CEO of Mehr Sanat Fidar Company
At the forefront of megatrends is the phenomenon of digitalization, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a key role as a pioneer.
In the field of basic commodities, especially grains, artificial intelligence now plays a decisive role in the world. Learning machines are fed with big data, and companies active in the Iranian grain industry must also enter this process to have an effective contribution to the future of the food economy.
Saudi Arabia to invest $40 billion in artificial intelligence
For example, Saudi Arabia will invest over $40 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030, and this figure has been achieved with government support and private sector participation.
Reducing agricultural water resources to 20 billion cubic meters by 2040
On the other hand, with the population projected to grow to 95 million by 2030, there will be additional pressure on the country’s limited resources. According to analyses, the water shortage in Iran’s agricultural sector will reach 20 billion cubic meters by 2040, a worrying figure that directly threatens the country’s food security.
