LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets, today announced that Bayer has been selected as the recipient of “AI-based AgTech Solution of the Year” for E.L.Y. in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program. Bayer’s E.L.Y. system harnesses generative AI to equip sales teams, agronomists and other frontline employees in th ...

Core Insights - EY US and Bayer's Crop Science division won the "AI for Good Award" for their collaboration on the GenAI solution E.L.Y, aimed at enhancing agronomic knowledge delivery to farmers [1][5][6] - The E.L.Y system utilizes a large language model built on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, integrating decades of Bayer's agronomy content to provide accurate responses to complex queries from farmers [2][3] Company Overview - EY is focused on building a better working world through innovation and technology, helping clients address pressing issues and create new value [9][10] - Bayer operates in the life sciences sector, emphasizing health care and nutrition, with a mission to address global challenges related to population growth and aging [12] Technology and Innovation - The E.L.Y solution employs Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to dynamically retrieve relevant information, ensuring real-time, accurate responses to agronomy-related inquiries [4] - The system is designed to empower agronomic advisors and improve the customer experience for farmers, contributing to increased food security [5][6] Market Recognition - The AI Breakthrough Awards program received over 5,000 nominations from more than 20 countries, highlighting the significant growth and global importance of AI technologies [5][6]