
Core Insights - Bayer has been awarded "AI-based AgTech Solution of the Year" for its E.L.Y. system at the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards [1][8] Company Overview - E.L.Y. utilizes generative AI to provide sales teams and agronomists in the U.S. with tailored insights, improving response times to customer inquiries by 60% and saving employees up to four hours a week [2][3] - The system is cloud-based and accessible via mobile and web, allowing for natural-language queries and enhancing farmers' outcomes through timely responses [3][4] - E.L.Y. is built on a large language model that integrates Bayer's agronomic data, field trial results, and product guidance, delivering context-aware responses [4][5] Industry Context - The AgTech sector is evolving rapidly, focusing on AI-driven analytics, precision farming, and sustainable solutions, which enhance efficiency and environmental responsibility [7][8] - The AgTech Breakthrough Awards aim to recognize innovators in the industry, promoting continued innovation and a smarter, more sustainable agricultural future [8][10] - E.L.Y. addresses the challenges faced by global agriculture by translating complex agronomic knowledge into actionable guidance, supporting better decision-making in the field [9]