Project coordinator speaks about artificial intelligence in agriculture
At the 91st International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, held in May 2024, one of the central panel discussions was dedicated to the topic “Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture.” Among the panelists was Milan Kilibarda, the coordinator of the ForestCO2 project, who spoke about the potential of AI technologies in improving agricultural practices and environmental monitoring.
The panel, moderated by Mirela Vasin (RTV Vojvodina), gathered experts in the field of digital agriculture and smart land management, including representatives from the BioSens Institute and AgroTech.
Prof. Milan Kilibarda presented concrete examples of how artificial intelligence and satellite data are applied in:
- Real-time monitoring of crop and soil conditions
- Yield optimization and efficient use of resources (water, fertilizers, energy)
- Estimating soil carbon content and tracking land cover changes
“Digital tools allow us to view forests and agroecosystems as active components in reducing CO₂ emissions. Artificial intelligence is key to making quick and accurate field-level decisions, without the need for expensive and time-consuming ground surveys,” Kilibarda stated.
The ForestCO2 project focuses on developing methodologies for measuring and verifying CO₂ credits in the forestry sector. The knowledge and experience gained through precision agriculture are being directly transferred to monitoring forests, degraded land, and agroforestry systems.
The panel reaffirmed that the future of sustainable agriculture and forestry lies in smart technologies that integrate data from both the ground and space — with projects like ForestCO2 leading the way in this regional transformation.
