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AI and drones help Lithuanian farmers protect potato crops from disease

In Lithuania's Vilkaviškis region, AI, drones, and IoT sensors are being employed to combat the Potato leafroll virus (PLRV). This initiative aims to protect potato crops, which are vital to the local economy, from yield losses that can reach up to 50%. The technology helps detect risks and safeguard harvests. AI

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IMPACT AI-powered agricultural tools can help mitigate crop-specific risks and improve yields in traditional farming regions.

RANK_REASON This describes the application of AI and related technologies to a specific agricultural problem, fitting the 'tool' category.

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    # Potato farming is an important traditional agricultural activity for the local community and economy of the Vilkaviškis region, in Lithuania. However the spre

    # Potato farming is an important traditional agricultural activity for the local community and economy of the Vilkaviškis region, in Lithuania. However the spread of the Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) can cause up to 50% yield loss in potato crops and reduce the quality and quantit…