The impact of technology in relation to agriculture

Agriculture has great significance in society. It provides food, a source of income, and offers raw materials for manufacturing industries and businesses. There are lots of innovations that have a huge impact on the farm. Agriculture has been greatly shaped by technological innovations.

Effective agriculture development requires access to technology and innovation in all aspects such as agricultural production, processing, and marketing. The most notable achievement of new technologies is the development of high-yielding grain seed varieties leading to increased production.

Major Technological Innovations

Machinery

Agriculture technology and innovation have brought about tools that help in land preparation, planting, and machinery for other farming processes.

The evolution from simple manual land preparation and planting tools to advanced machine-operated tractors and planters has greatly reduced labor costs and improved the time of operation. Other machinery includes automated sprayers, threshing machines ( separating grain from stalks and husks), and harvesting equipment. This major modification in agricultural machinery has increased efficiency in farm operations.

Modern Irrigation

Farmers have adopted new ways of irrigating crops. In the past farmers relied on rain which is seasonal, unreliable, and inadequate. The use of irrigation enables the production of crops consistently and the supply of food throughout the year. Irrigation improves crop growth and quality. 

Soil and Water Sensors

Modern farmers have embraced smart crop sensors that check the moisture content of the soil, soil PH, and also checks the health of the crops. This information helps the farmer to determine the fertilizers to use, the amount of water required by the crops, and the pesticides to be sprayed.

Use of Modern Greenhouse

Greenhouses create a favorable climate for growing crops, especially vegetables and fruits throughout the year. Greenhouse utilizes irrigation technology which promotes maximum use of space and growing of crops throughout the year under a specialized environment.

Conclusion

The impact of technology in agriculture cannot be underestimated, great benefits are experienced through high productivity and increased efficiency in the entire value chain. Other benefits are reduced production costs, increased incomes, increased farm productivity, and protect the land and its finite resources.

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