At the 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI 2025) in Beijing, on the Chinese mainland, China Agricultural University (CAU) unveiled Shennong Large Model 3.0, a next-generation AI designed to revolutionize agriculture. This sleek model slashes computing demands and boosts performance by 5%—making smart farming even smarter! 🌾🤖
Lead researcher Wang Yaojun explains that a full architectural redesign strikes the perfect balance between being lightweight and delivering top-tier performance. “We’ve cut down heavy computations while pushing capabilities up,” he says.
Building on earlier versions, Shennong 1.0 laid the groundwork with core agricultural knowledge and Q&A features, while 2.0 added multimodal functions. Now, version 3.0 powers everything from seed selection to harvest tips using vast crop data. 🌱📈
Named after the “Divine Farmer” of ancient mythology, Shennong embodies the blend of innovation and tradition. ✨
Alongside the model, the team rolled out a collaborative agent platform featuring 36 smart assistants for breeding, planting, pest control, and more. These agents integrate with farm machinery and sensors, turning fields into high-tech playgrounds. 🚜⚙️
Pilot programs are sprouting across Beijing, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and Heilongjiang Province, offering farmers localized plant protection and tailored cultivation guidance. 🌍🌾
Since its launch in 2023, Shennong has learned from over 10 million agricultural knowledge graphs, 50 million production records, and 20,000 monographs. With 3.0, a smarter, more independent farming future is just around the corner. 🌟
WAFI 2025, running October 12–14, brings together around 780 global experts, making it a hotspot for the next wave of agrifood innovation. Stay tuned—this is only the beginning of the agri-AI era! 🙌
Reference(s):
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