McKinsey: 17% of Farmers Are Already Using Generative AI

According to the McKinsey Global Farmer Insights 2026 report, 17% of farmers worldwide are already using generative AI for agricultural tasks. Generative AI is now one of the fastest-growing technologies in the ag sector, with interest spiking even as the industry faces a prolonged downturn.

North and South America Are Leading the Way

Adoption is moving fastest in North and South America, where farmers are tapping into AI to make day-to-day decisions on their operations.

Other Agtech Lags Behind

The same study found that robotics, electric farm equipment, and sustainability-focused software are still barely present on most farms.

John Deere Launches AI Agronomist

Amid this shift, John Deere has rolled out an AI-powered agronomist.