AI-Driven Farming Could Add $6 Billion to Russia’s Agricultural Revenues

Russia’s rapid agricultural digitalization is paying off, with AI systems already deployed across 20 million hectares and more growth ahead.

Russia’s adoption of digital agriculture technologies could generate an additional $6 billion in revenue in the near future, according to analysts at the consulting firm Yakov & Partners. The projected economic boost includes $2–2.9 billion in crop and livestock production, and another $1.6–3.2 billion from improvements in machinery and fertilizer manufacturing.

At the core of this transformation are two types of artificial intelligence: analytical and generative. The first predicts yields, streamlines logistics, and helps maintain equipment; the second simulates scenarios, offers recommendations, and acts as a digital assistant to farm managers.

Russia’s agricultural digitalization is advancing fast. More than 20 million hectares are already managed with the help of IT platforms. Adoption is especially high among large agribusinesses, where 85% report using these technologies. Digital tools for agronomists are in place at 65% of farming organizations—a figure that is expected to keep growing.