Young Armenian entrepreneurs are deploying artificial intelligence, drones and blockchain to address agricultural challenges, from monitoring beehives to precise crop spraying and supply chain traceability.
In rural Armenia, small agritech startups are applying AI, drones and blockchain technologies to meet the needs of local farmers and producers.
At SkyAgro, drones are used for precision spraying and crop monitoring, allowing farmers to apply inputs with greater efficiency, use fewer chemicals and save water, essential improvements in water-scarce regions like the Ararat Valley.
Another startup, BeeSync, uses machine learning hardware attached to hives that analyzes photographic data and environmental sensors to alert beekeepers when colonies show signs of disease or stress, potentially increasing yields.
Blockchain is also being tested in the wool market by ArmWool, which creates immutable records of every step of the production process, from farmer to artisan, to establish product traceability and add value for consumers.
While these technologies hold promise for improving productivity, startups face economic hurdles in a small domestic market and are encouraged to offer solutions globally to support their growth.
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