How technology has changed farming
Added on 20 June 2023
In this blog, we'll explore the various ways that technology has changed farming, including artificial intelligence, drone technology, and vertical farming. We'll also examine the importance of these advancements in smart farming in terms of efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability.
What is modern farming technology?
In today's agricultural industry, innovation has become more crucial than ever because of major challenges, such as rising supply costs, labour shortages, and shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainability practises and produce costs.
The UK Government is aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and with the increasing adoption of renewable agricultural technology, the UK Agri-Tech sector is well-positioned to respond. The National Farmers Union (NFU) has also set an ambitious target to reach net zero by 2040 by promoting and aiding landowners in improving efficiency, land management, and shifting land use to sequester more carbon.
Investments in farm tech reached $7.9 billion in 2020 globally, a 41% increase from 2019, creating many innovations in technology. With advancements in indoor vertical farming, automation and robotics, precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, and many others. But how are these new technologies being applied across the industry?
What is the importance of agricultural technology?
The progress made in the agricultural sector has enabled companies to achieve greater profitability, efficiency, safety, and environmental friendliness.
The benefits of these new technologies are varied, including enhanced monitoring and management of natural resources like air and water quality, greater oversight over the production, processing, distribution, and storage of plants and animals, and improved efficiency.
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