Bayer, a global enterprise in the fields of health and nutrition, is partnering with Microsoft to develop Bayer CoPilot, a digital farming tool. This tool, built on Microsoft Azure, aims to help farmers make more informed decisions about their crops. By using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Bayer CoPilot can analyse vast amounts of data and provide farmers with real-time insights.

The tool can predict the optimal time for planting and harvest, calculate the most efficient use of resources, and can even forecast potential crop diseases. It also offers a unique feature that allows farmers to test different scenarios and observe possible outcomes.

This collaboration is part of Bayer’s broader digital transformation, which focuses on improving productivity, reducing environmental impact, and helping farmers to be more sustainable. Bayer CoPilot is currently available in over 60 countries, and is used by more than 400,000 farmers worldwide. It is expected to play a key role in addressing global food security challenges.

One notable success story is a farmer in Brazil who increased his soybean yield by 12% using Bayer CoPilot. Another farmer in Germany was able to use the tool to reduce his use of fungicides by 30%. These examples illustrate the significant potential of digital farming tools to transform agriculture and support sustainable farming practices.

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