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How AI for Agriculture Can Outsmart Volatility


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Food prices keep climbing. Farmers are facing shrinking profit margins. Can AI really fix both, or is it just another Silicon Valley hype cycle? With all the talk about an “AI bubble,” we bring you a conversation about how AI is already shaping farm viability today and what it could mean for your grocery bill tomorrow.

In this episode of the S2G Podcast, Chuck Templeton sits down with Shail Khiyara, CEO of decision-intelligence company SWARM, and Adam Greenberg, CEO of greenhouse OS provider IUNU, to unpack how AI is being used today across fields, greenhouses, and supply chains. They dig into how digital twins, sensors, and machine vision can turn volatility into an advantage, cut waste, and boost margins for growers while helping keep food more affordable for consumers.

They discuss what it really takes to drive AI adoption in a sector built on thin margins and healthy skepticism, and how partnerships and long-term purchase agreements could reshape the economics of fresh, local food. Whether you’re an AI superfan or a skeptic, an ag insider, or just someone worried about your grocery bill, this conversation offers a grounded look at what a smarter, continuously learning food system might actually look like in practice.


Chapters: 

03:55 SWARM and IUNU’s AI Solutions

08:59 Challenges and Mindset Shifts in AI Adoption

11:50 AI's Impact on Decision Making in Agriculture

14:10 Accelerating AI Adoption in Agriculture

25:29 The Cognitive Grid: AI's Future in Agriculture

27:31 Economic Impacts of AI on Farmers

32:08 Successful Partnerships and Future Outlook

36:38 Advice for Farmers on AI Adoption



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