Here's how technology is helping solve agriculture's biggest issues
2023年11月9日 · 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 threaten the planet and risk our ...
Agriculture needs technology for resilient food production
2022年3月22日 · 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 waste and at every stage of the supply ...
12 climate-smart technologies that could transform farmers lives
2023年10月29日 · 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 .
What's needed now to unlock agtech growth | World Economic …
2024年1月16日 · Access to electricity and broadband is a prerequisite for almost all technology and a barrier to adoption in places like Africa where about 60% of people rely on smallholder agriculture for food and income, but only 20% are online. Education, training and government-sponsored research also play important roles.
Farms of the future: How can AI accelerate regenerative agriculture?
2024年9月10日 · 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.
3 ways autonomous farming is driving a new era of agriculture
2022年1月20日 · Labour shortages in Canada’s farming industry could grow to 114,000 by 2025, according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force. It is a similar story in the US, where changes in immigration numbers are causing a farming labour shortage .
The Netherlands is a leader in sustainable agriculture | World …
2019年11月27日 · 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.
How agri-tech can help create a more sustainable food system
2022年7月15日 · Growing at scale: The agri-tech sector is still relatively small in the context of the global food market.In order to prove its long-term viability and positive impact, agri-tech must tap into new and emerging markets where it is most urgently needed, from ‘food deserts’ to regions battling with food insecurity and where agriculture is placing nature most at risk.
Farmers in India are using AI for agriculture | World Economic Forum
2024年1月16日 · They can’t afford the equipment, have limited access to technology and may not have the time to spare to adjust their processes to adopt them properly. The dynamics of market supply and fluctuating prices only add to these challenges because farmers like Krishna often find themselves losing out when prices fall or demand drops.
Why science is key in Africa’s agricultural transformation
2024年6月5日 · Soil restoration, targeted investments in research, technology and tailored fertilizer formulations all play a role in a science-based agricultural strategy. We are getting close to the 2030 deadline when Africa, like the rest of the world, should have achieved many, if not all, of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.