Here's how technology is helping solve agriculture's biggest issues
WEBNov 9, 2023 — 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 …
Agriculture needs technology for resilient food production
WEBMar 22, 2022 — 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 …
Seven key innovations for transforming food and agriculture
WEBDec 7, 2023 — At present, agriculture provides enough food for the world’s 8 billion people, although many do not have adequate access. But to feed a global population of 10 billion in 2050, croplands would need to expand by 660,000 to 1.2 million square miles (171 million to 301 million hectare) relative to 2010.
How farm automation is revolutionizing agricultural industry
WEBJul 4, 2023 — The European Green Deal, for example, calls for a transformation of European agriculture by 2030, including a 50 percent reduction in pesticide use, compared with 2020 levels. Additionally, the plan seeks to transition one-quarter of all agricultural land to organic farming to reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides.
12 climate-smart technologies that could transform farmers lives
WEBOct 29, 2023 — 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?
WEBSep 10, 2024 — 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 …
WEBJan 16, 2024 — There has been exciting progress in this direction over the past few years. A recent report from McKinsey notes that “external capital has been pouring into the upstream agriculture food-technology industry to the tune of about $18.2 billion in 2021, an approximate 38 percent year-on-year growth since 2013.”
The Netherlands is a leader in sustainable agriculture | World …
WEBNov 27, 2019 — 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.
Modern farming is as much about data as digging. Here are 3 …
WEBJun 2, 2021 — The profession will focus on helping growers with precision agriculture practices and act as a bridge that connects technology and data-driven insights to traditional agronomic practices. In order to support farmers, and to fully understand the value and ROI of new practices and products, agronomists will need the right statistical tools and ...
70% of Africans make a living through agriculture, and technology …
WEBMay 6, 2016 — With 70% of Africans dependent on agriculture for livelihoods, the sector is critical to the economies of all African countries. As a sector its growth is central to increasing prosperity, food security, industrialization, intra-African trade and to bolstering Africa’s contribution to global trade.