(The National) - A new artificial intelligence (AI) system can be used to predict crop yields up to six months before harvest, researchers say.
The tool counts flowers on fruit trees, which could help farmers to boost crop yields and improve their allocation of resources such as water and labour, and plan harvests and distribution.
The system, developed by researchers at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, can accurately estimate the number of flowers on fruit trees from photos taken by a standard smartphone.
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