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Farm Data, AI, and Technological Sovereignty
This thread examines how AI, data governance, edge computing, and precision agriculture are reshaping farm autonomy. It follows the tension between technological adoption and technological dependency: who controls the data, where computation happens, and whether innovation strengthens or weakens producers' decision-making power.
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Episode 18: The Rise of the Computational Breeder
Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi explores the emerging field of computational plant breeding, revealing how artificial intelligence and data science are transforming agricultural research. Through his work at the University of Guelph, he demonstrates how machine learning can accelerate crop development and address future food security challenges.