Future of Farming Will Depend Heavily on Technology
November 2, 2016 10:46 am
The future of farming is upon us, and unsurprisingly will depend heavily on technology.
According to an article by the Business Insider, the farming industry is about to become essential over the next few decades, as the demand for food supplies increase. The world will need to produce about 70 percent more food by the time 2050 comes to accommodate the ever-increasing population.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reported that to meet this, agri companies and farmers themselves need to level up their tech.
Through the help of the Internet of Things, farmers and agriculture businesses will have better access to analytics, which will aid in increasing food production. Australia, and the rest of the world, can tremendously benefit through the introduction of high-tech farming and smart agriculture, as the country positions itself as one of the major sources of crops and other food supplies.
Many farmers are already implementing a handful of high-tech farming techniques and technology, making their everyday process more efficient. Some farmers have equipped crop fields with sensors that show a detailed map of topography and resources in the area, as well as other agricultural factors such as the temperature and acidity levels of the soil.
Back before this technology, you’d need to consult a professional to check these factors, which often comes too late and affecting the overall yield of farms.
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