Here's how technology is helping solve agriculture's biggest issues
2023年11月9日 · Technology in agriculture is nothing new. Civilizations have been developing tools and methods to cultivate the land and domesticate animals ever since the nomadic lifestyle was left by the wayside. The current ways of producing and consuming food, however, have led to many seemingly intractable issues that threaten the planet and risk our ...
Agriculture needs technology for resilient food production
2022年3月22日 · With the world's population expected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, agriculture needs to become more productive and sustainable. Technology can help transform the global food production system and mitigate its impact on the climate and environment. Digital agriculture systems can also be used to reduce food waste and at every stage of the supply ...
12 climate-smart technologies that could transform farmers lives
2023年10月29日 · Agriculture has been practiced for 12,000 years, and farmers have built up generations and generations of knowledge on the care and use of land, climate change, and adaptive resilience. This should be extremely significant, as 2.5 billion people depend on agriculture for their livelihoods and the sector represents 35% of global jobs .
Farms of the future: How can AI accelerate regenerative agriculture?
2024年9月10日 · Regenerative agriculture relies on tailored practices developed by research universities. Delivering these practices through extension agents is costly, and a low agent-to-farmer ratio leaves several farmers unserved. Technology advancements have improved the economics of disseminating such practices through digital channels.
What's needed now to unlock agtech growth | World Economic …
2024年1月16日 · Access to electricity and broadband is a prerequisite for almost all technology and a barrier to adoption in places like Africa where about 60% of people rely on smallholder agriculture for food and income, but only 20% are online. Education, training and government-sponsored research also play important roles.
3 ways autonomous farming is driving a new era of agriculture
2022年1月20日 · Labour shortages in Canada’s farming industry could grow to 114,000 by 2025, according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force. It is a similar story in the US, where changes in immigration numbers are causing a farming labour shortage .
The Netherlands is a leader in sustainable agriculture | World …
2019年11月27日 · And that competition drives innovation and technology.” Duijvestijn Tomatoes is an example of sustainable, innovative agriculture. Since 2011, it has been using geothermal energy to heat its greenhouses , and the plants grow in a hydroponic system to use less water.
How farming innovations can feed the world and protect the planet
2022年1月3日 · As someone who works in the agriculture industry, I know that modern crop science products – their precise application and use – and digital tools can enable widespread adoption of regenerative farming practices. These innovations are already showing how we can feed the world, head agriculture towards carbon neutrality and protect biodiversity.
AI for agriculture: How Indian farmers are harnessing emerging ...
2024年1月11日 · Saagu Baagu has demonstrated remarkable results in its first phase of implementation. Farmers participating in the programme saw a 21% increase in chili yields per acre, a 9% reduction in pesticide use, a 5% decrease in fertilizer usage, and an 8% improvement in unit prices due to quality enhancements.
Here's how #space technology can improve #agriculture
2023年5月10日 · Space technology is rapidly transforming how we do things on Earth, but satellite-enabled applications could particularly benefit agriculture. Using satellite technology could identify the threat of pests earlier, reduce the need for …