Favour Rukeme Seven
Agrotech means Agriculture technology. It is the use of modern technological innovations, artificial Intelligence, and all other forms of technology in farming for increased productivity and yield, quality, and profitability.
The Agrotech sector, a rapidly expanding niche within the technology ecosystem, has experienced significant advancements propelled by technological progress. Agrotech endeavors to enhance food production and streamline agricultural processes for farmers, aiming to alleviate the challenges faced by farmworkers
Benefit of Technology in Agriculture
Agrotech is a blessing to the field of agriculture: it can also be referred to as Smart farming. It reduces work hours and improves productivity. Many years before the development of advanced agricultural technology, farmers had to work up to six out of seven days a week in the rain and sun to ensure that the harvest was good. If they couldn't carry out the tasks themselves, they had to employ and pay more workers.
Modern agricultural technology has enabled us to address the global demand for food effectively. Through the utilization of cutting-edge machinery, artificial intelligence (AI) robots, and software solutions, we can minimize wastage and expenses in food production. Below are the key ways in which technology has significantly enhanced the agricultural system.
1. Agricultural biotechnology is an area of agricultural science involving the use of scientific tools and techniques, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture, to modify living organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms. Crop biotechnology is a fast developing aspect in agricultural biotechnology. It's been used to improve the nutritional content of a variety of crops in an effort to meet the needs of an increasing population.
2. Agro-textiles and Geo-textile - Agro-textiles is the segmented class of technical textiles that deals focuses on the agriculture sector, with an approach to crop protection and crop development and reducing the risks of farming practices.
Agrotextiles involves Mulch Mats or Ground covers(These textile materials used to cover the soil around the plants to prevent the escape of soil moisture and nutrient loss and weeds control), Shade nets(Fabrics woven or knitted fabrics used for the protection of the plants from wind, extreme weather conditions for reduce water evaporation)etc.
Geo textiles are absorptive fabrics that are used to withstand, support and reinforce the soil. Geo textiles are particularly refers to porous synthetic Woven, nonwoven or knitted fabrics made from synthetic fibres of polyamide, polypropylene, polyester and polyethylene.. These fabrics are specifically engineering material to suit a particular application. It helps to reduce the damage caused to life by earth's movement like earthquake to a very low percent.
3. Agricultural drones are specialized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) tailored for agricultural applications. Their purposes consists of crop monitoring, efficient irrigation management, early pest and disease detection, precise crop spraying, and detailed crop mapping, help farmers monitor the hard-to-reach areas of their farms, access the fertility of crops, apply fertilizers and pesticides, and successfully plan irrigation systems. These drones are outfitted with an array of sensors, cameras, and advanced technology to aid in agricultural and land management tasks.
Agrotech alleviates the burden on farmers and minimizes resource wastage. With advancements in Agrotech, the integration of technology-driven equipment throughout the agricultural process, from production to harvest, has significantly boosted productivity while reducing time wastage. For example, what might have taken a large-scale farmer hours or even days to manually fertilize hectares of land can now be efficiently accomplished with the introduction of drones, streamlining tasks and enhancing efficiency in agricultural operations.
How to get the best out of Agricultural technology
Firstly, you have to be what is called an Agric-Entrepreneur. And the way you become one is by adapting creatively to the changes of time, spreading risk and exploring ways to get more value from the resources available.The demand for food and farm products keeps increasing globally and Farmers who have transformed themselves into Agric-Entrepreneurs have been able to make improvements through technology and improved sustainability practices to see good rewards.
And one important thing to note in becoming an Agro-Entrepreneur is that you have to be innovative. Innovation is what will differentiate you and stir in you the desire to create a solution. And your solution is for the market. It is key that your farming ideas are not only innovative but also possess certain key characteristics that can lead to long-term profitability. You can solve problems by making profits or rather while making the profit.
Secondly For your innovation or idea to be a solution, there must be a problem it's solve. This involves understanding consumer trends and preferences. Your idea should also have the ability to generate profit. This means that the returns obtained from the farming activity should exceed the costs involved in production, marketing and distribution. Profitable farming ventures often have a good return on investment (ROI) and can maintain or increase profitability over time. Your innovation should ensures that as demand increases, the farming business can meet that demand without sacrificing quality or profitability. It should have the capacity to grow without a proportional increase in costs.
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When put into consideration these traits will helps you bring to life a innovation that's is most likely to succeed financially in the Agric-Tech Sector.
Conclusion
The rapid advancement of the Agrotech Ecosystem highlight the growing importance of merging agriculture with technology. This convergence has simplified processes and enabled individuals to generate income from agriculture without ever leaving their homes. Previously, farmers grappled with numerous challenges hindering the attainment of their production goals. However, recent developments have ushered in significant improvements, paving the way for a future in farming dominated by technology.
- Agritech startups are emerging swiftly to address these challenges head-on. Just as technology is driving transformation across various industries, agriculture is also embracing innovation. The outlook for the Agrotech Ecosystem is promising, and I encourage you to join this thriving community.
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