Russian AI System Is Set to Restore Depleted Farmland
An artificial intelligence system developed by Sber monitors environmental changes and helps bring degraded land back into agricultural use.
A Russian agricultural AI system developed by Sber has received a major industry award. At the Agroinvestor of the Year competition, the product was recognized for its contribution to environmental protection and food security, according to the organization’s press service.
The system is designed to help restore drought-depleted land and return it to agricultural use. Since 2024, it has been deployed in the Republic of Kalmykia and has already shown strong results. More than 30 regions considered at risk could potentially adopt the technology.
The system works by analyzing satellite imagery and radar data with a resolution of 10 by 10 meters. The AI combines multiple satellite datasets with field test results and other sources. Based on this analysis, it generates a detailed picture of soil conditions and produces a forecast.
A Digital Passport for Every Field
According to Sber, the system creates a digital profile for each land plot in a multidimensional model with 60 parameters. Forecast accuracy for a one- to three-year horizon exceeds 80 percent. The technology aims to make agricultural investment more efficient and help restore soil fertility across individual fields.
