Smart farming already profitable on 42% of global cropland, analysis finds

A global analysis found that robots, drones and AI tools in agriculture are already profitable on 42% of the world's cropland. The share could reach 50% within 20 years, or as much as 75% if every country tightened environmental regulations, while looser rules would cut it to 31%.

• Smart farming pays off on 42% of global cropland
• Share could rise to 50% within 20 years
• Tighter environmental rules could push it to 75%
• Looser regulation would cut the share to 31%