Ag Policy and Artificial Intelligence in the Spotlight at AgGateway Annual Conference
“I can say that the energy is high, the conversations are very positive and engaging, and I think we’ve been successful at ruffling a few feathers,” said AgGateway president and CEO Brent Kemp.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a significant impact on agriculture, just like any other business, while policy issues are ever-changing. Kemp emphasized, “We’re not here to influence policy. But it is crucial for our attendees to understand the environment in which they operate.” The work of AgGateway in data interoperability is closely tied to ongoing legislation regarding data ownership, portability, and sovereignty.
Kemp draws an analogy between AgGateway's role in the agribusiness industry and plumbing.
“We live in a world where we turn on the tap and water comes out. We don’t worry about the plumbing under the sink,” Kemp explained. “We just know that there’s water and we can do things with it. AgGateway connects the data flows, like water, and then it’s up to the user to make the best use of it.”
Listen to this interview for more insights into AgGateway's recent activities.
Interview with Brent Kemp, AgGateway (17:00)