AI decision tools in agriculture: what to actually protect

AI is changing agriculture, but “we use AI” is not a protectable moat. For ag-tech founders, the real value usually sits in the datasets, labelled training data, model improvement loop, software, trade secrets, and contracts that govern how farm data can be used. This article breaks down what is actually protectable in AI decision tools — and what founders need to lock down before pilots, partnerships, or scaling expose the business.