READY, TECH , GROW
T
echnology has always been a major
contributing factor in how our lives are
led. It impacts how we communicate, how we
travel, and even how we eat. Advancements
in agricultural technology are changing how
we grow our food and manage its production.
The ultimate goal of technology in agriculture
is to increase yields, slash harvest times, and
ultimately reduce costs and environmental
impact. Emerging technologies not only
impact farming on a small scale, but have
a drastic effect on the large-scale system of
food distribution as well. As new technology
becomes integrated with modern farming,
it results in improved production and easier
supply chain management.
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The ultimate goal of technology in
agriculture is to increase yields, slash
harvest times, and ultimately reduce
costs and environmental impact.“
Automated Agriculture
Automation is the true focus of technological advances in
agriculture, and it is already employed on farms around the
world. Automation has come a long way since the days of
mechanical timers, as modern automation requires very little
assistance from humans. Systems are being created that can
monitor, feed, and harvest crops from seed through to sale.
Automation combines the use of a wide array of sensors,
computers, feeding mechanisms, and everybody’s favorite:
robots. Complete automation is a nearly self-sustaining
system that can handle all day-to-day activities on the farm.
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Maximum Yield USA | January 2017