3 strategic pillars for scaling AI in global agriculture
2026 needs to be the year of operational realism: building AI not as a standalone tool, but as a data-driven recipe embedded into how food is produced.
Fermata is a data science company specialising in computer vision solutions for agriculture. Its flagship platform, Croptimus, enables early detection of pests and diseases in crops, supporting both controlled environment agriculture and outdoor farming. By identifying threats early, Fermata helps reduce pesticide use and minimize crop losses, promoting more sustainable farming practices.
2026 needs to be the year of operational realism: building AI not as a standalone tool, but as a data-driven recipe embedded into how food is produced.
The next agricultural revolution, enabled by emerging technologies such as AI, can help build a food system that’s smarter, fairer and more resilient.

