Modern farming: Cutting-edge tech integrated with plant bioscience

The tech innovations in the AgriTech sector are significantly contributing towards changing the face of conventional Agricultural techniques. Modern tech is minimizing farm labour and helping in smart farm management

- Ashok Pandey

With a massive increase in the human population and environmental changes, innovations in the AgriTech or AgTech space will be crucial for sustainable growth. The agricultural industry is rapidly adopting technology to address its most pressing challenges.

Modern farms and agricultural operations work far differently than those a few decades ago. Modern farmers are utilising sophisticated technologies which are helping farmers' work-life harmony and making things faster, smarter, and less wasteful.

The agricultural industry has evolved over several centuries, with new seeds of innovation being sown on a regular basis. Man and machine have joined forces over the years, and this trend is expected to continue as our priorities move and the world's geography changes. Agriculture's technological innovations satisfy the increased demand for farm automation, digitization, and sustainability.

Emerging agricultural trends point to a shift toward smart farming and more efficient use of time and resources, all the while minimising crop losses. Today cutting-edge technologies integrated with plant bioscience are laying down the foundation of modern farming. These technologies are designed to help farmers enhance crop yield and field and soil health in accessing a better grasp of the capabilities of their land while saving them time and money due to the rising need for food on a global scale.

The Role of Technology 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms: Some of the most unique and innovative trends in AgriTech involve using Al and ML algorithms. These technologies are helping to increase productivity, enhance efficiency and improve sustainability in agriculture. They are helping farmers reduce production costs while increasing crop yields to meet the increasing demand in global markets.