It’s amazing how technology is impacting almost every area of our lives. It’s enhancing communication and transforming the landscaping service industry. The agriculture industry is a huge part of the economy, and it too relies on technology. From tractors and combines to irrigation systems and GPS mapping tools, modern farmers have access to a wide range of equipment that helps them get the job done.
In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common technologies used in agriculture, and explore how they are changing the industry for the better.
Biotechnology
Biotech crops are plants that have been genetically modified to resist pests, diseases, and herbicides. Interestingly the internet can come alongside the growth process. It’s possible to access a free corn yield estimator online, where you enter four types of data (including the number of harvestable ears in 1/000th of an Acre) to get the results. Specialist websites also provide advice on things like achieving maximum corn yield potential and what types of corn seed treatment options are available.
Biotech livestock is animals that have been genetically modified to grow faster or produce more milk. Biotechnology can be used to improve environmental quality. For example, bioremediation is a process where bacteria are used to clean up polluted soil or water. Biotechnology can also be used to produce renewable energy sources like ethanol and biodiesel.
Drones
Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that can be used for many purposes such as surveillance, mapping, and crop monitoring. They have been increasingly used in agriculture over the past few years to help farmers with tasks such as crop dusting and spraying, checking livestock, and monitoring irrigation systems.
Drones can help farmers by reducing the need for manned aircraft or ground crews to do certain tasks. For example, drones can be used to fly over large fields and map out where crops are growing, so that tractors or other machinery can be directed to those areas. Drones can also help farmers reduce their use of pesticides and herbicides by helping them target specific areas where pests or weeds exist.
GPS mapping tools
They are devices that use the Global Positioning System to track and map objects or locations. The information gained from GPS mapping tools can be used to make decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and other treatments. They can also help farmers plan their planting schedules and harvest times.
GPS mapping tools are available in a variety of forms, including handheld devices, mobile apps, and software programs – and farmers can purchase one or hire a company to install it for them. The cost of GPS mapping equipment varies widely depending on the features that are included, and how many acres will be mapped.
IoT Sensors
IoT sensors are small devices (usually connected via wireless networks) that collect data from a specific location over time and then report back this information through IoT systems (e.g. cloud services or smartphones/tablets). Most modern agricultural operations use these types of technologies because they allow up-to-date insight into how well crops are doing in real-time. Consequently, this helps farmers to decide when to water their fields or what type of fertilizer needs to be applied.
IoT sensors can be used to measure things like temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. They are also great at detecting soil moisture levels.
Robots
Robots can be used for planting, harvesting and pruning crops as well as supervising livestock. Those designed to help farmers monitor their herds have been especially popular, making it easier than ever to track the health of individual animals at a glance. These robots can detect signs of illness or injury by reading vital signs like heart rate and temperature.
Other robots can provide nutrition information about animals so you know exactly how much feed each animal has consumed on any given day. Some companies have taken things one step further by creating robots that can milk cows.
Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles can navigate and operate without any human input. They utilize a variety of sensors, including LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), to map their surroundings and make decisions accordingly. Autonomous Vehicles have many applications in agriculture, including spraying crops, harvesting fruit, and driving livestock.
One of the most common applications for autonomous vehicles in agriculture is crop spraying. These sprayers can save farmers valuable time and money by eliminating the need for a human driver. They can also be more accurate than manual drivers, which leads to less wasted products and increased yields. These days, autonomous vehicles are also being used to harvest fruit. Autonomous harvesters can pick fruit faster and more accurately than humans.
Irrigation Systems
Irrigation systems are used in agriculture to provide crops with water when there is a lack of rainfall. Whilst they have been used for centuries, they’ve changed drastically over time. There are several types of irrigation systems that can be used in agriculture: surface irrigation, spray Irrigation, drip Irrigation and sub Irrigation.
With surface irrigation systems, water flows overland in a controlled manner so that it can seep into the soil. This type of Irrigation is often used in areas where the water table is high and there is a lot of rainfall. Spray irrigation systems use pressurized water to spray crops with a fine mist. This is often used in greenhouses or areas where crops are grown close together. In drip irrigation, water is delivered to plants through a network of small tubes or hoses. This method is very efficient, as it allows farmers to target specific plants with varying levels of water and nutrients. Sub-irrigation systems are used when there is a lack of surface water or when the soil is too dry for other types of irrigation. Here, water is pumped into the ground below the root zone of crops.
This has been just the tip of the iceberg, but as you can see, technology can be harnessed in many ways in the agriculture industry. Whilst these things always cost money, they can improve efficiency and output – and can even benefit the environment.
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