Heritable Agriculture, an AI spinout from Alphabet, is revolutionising crop breeding by cutting timelines from decades to just one year. Using six years of data, its advanced models optimise genetic traits for yield, taste, and climate resilience.

Inspired by Norman Borlaug’s Green Revolution, Heritable targets less-industrialised crops like avocados and chickpeas, aiming to replicate the transformative yield gains seen in maize. Early results include tastier leafy greens and optimised corn flowering times. The company’s focus extends to climate-adaptive crops and biodiversity in forestry, collaborating with ArborGen to enhance tree species.

“The potential for precision breeding to enhance less-industrialised crops is immense,” noted Brad Zamft, Co-founder of Heritable Agriculture. “By addressing key genetic and environmental variables, we’re unlocking unprecedented possibilities for global agriculture.”

As agriculture faces rising demands and climate pressures, Heritable’s AI-driven approach could reshape global food systems. Discover how this technology promises to unlock new possibilities for farmers, foster sustainability, and drive transformative progress by reading the full article HERE.