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Farm co-op uses AI to spot crop disease from photos

The app works offline and in four languages.

By Lata Joshi

· 1 min read

Key points

  • The app works offline and in four languages.
  • Who is affected first, and how.
  • What to watch for next.
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Stock photograph used as an illustration; it does not show the place, event or people in the story. Photo: Photo: Christopher Burns via Wikimedia Commons (CC0-1.0)

People we spoke to welcomed the news but asked for clear timelines and regular updates.

What happens next

A follow-up meeting is planned for next month, where the numbers will be checked again.

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