Technology is Key in the Future of Farming

July 18th, 2017

A recent article by United Country Real Estate and published by Landthink.com highlights the importance of new technology to help farmers keep up with changing climate conditions and other many challenges. Even though the primary focus is on crop production, the same technologies are becoming common aids to beef farmers around the world, and the argument holds true to all agricultural activities.

The author breaks the advancement down into the following key items:

  • Drought resistant plants. Genetically modified traits have been inserted into drought hybrid plants like corn, rice and wheat. This enables the plants to survive in low water and high heat conditions.
  • Higher-speed internet services. Advanced services like the 4G network on portable electronics supply high-speed internet services to rural areas. Launching a satellite for communication purposes can be expensive, so this saves money.
  • Robotic vehicles. Robotic vehicles like John Deere’s robotic prototype tractor can be controlled remotely or operated autonomously through enhanced software. They can detect obstacles and will find an alternate route. This type of technology continues to achieve breakthroughs every day.
  • Precision technologies. Systems like the RTK navigation system makes precise seeding and fertilizer application a reality. The systems also are beginning to have the flexibility to apply multiple products at the rate you choose.
  • Sensors. Smart sensors that can monitor plant health, water needs and everything in between are a hot item in agriculture. These sensors signal when the soil or plant is running low on a particular item and say how much is needed. Farmers can then apply the nutrient or water that is needed based on the finding.

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