Russia’s Farming Sector Embraces AI and Builds Self-Driving Tractors

Artificial intelligence is transforming Russian agriculture—from crop monitoring to autonomous tractors and robotic milking systems.

Russia’s agribusiness is keeping pace with global innovation trends by actively integrating artificial intelligence across the farming sector. According to Olga Chebunina, Deputy Head of the Industrial Competence Center for Agro-Industry, neural networks are already being used in analytics and forecasting.

AI tools process data from field sensors, drones, satellite imagery, and weather stations to deliver yield forecasts, crop condition updates, and other vital insights to farmers.

Russian agronomists are increasingly using chatbots, voice and text assistants, and AI-powered generators to create reports, technical guides, and workflow maps—streamlining tasks and minimizing paperwork.

The sector is also pushing into robotics. Development is underway on autonomous and driverless tractors, crop and pest recognition systems, and other advanced tools. In the meantime, drones and robotic milking machines are already in use on Russian farms.

Russia’s agricultural industry is moving in step with the times—and betting on AI to power its future.