AgrotechHalf of US farmers see no benefit in AI tools; Argentine growers are far keener
Comparing two 2026 producer surveys, researchers found 52% of US farmers say AI and data tools bring no meaningful benefit, against 21% in Argentina.
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Half the world's farmers use some agtech but want proof before paying, McKinsey finds
The Global Farmer Insights 2026 survey of 5,500 farmers in ten countries shows adoption up only 4 points since 2024 (2% in the US), generative AI used by 17% but paid for by 4%, agronomists trusted by 56% and AI by 6%, and input costs the top risk for two-thirds of North American farmers.
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Nine in ten Irish farmers say the public misunderstands modern farming, survey finds
Some 2,300 farmers answered the Agriland-ICMSA survey by research agency Opinions: 94% say the public does not understand the challenges they face, 88% feel blamed for environmental problems, and dairy farmers are the most pessimistic.