Hello, and welcome to Future Fields. This is a podcast on how innovative technologies are designing the future of agriculture. My name is Jocelyn Long, and today’s topic is the importance of technology in farming. How can we produce more food for the increasing population while demanding the same resources? Let us dig in!
Agriculture today is unlike the old days when individuals used plows and their hands to work the soil. Agriculture has increasingly adopted technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. My strong opinion? To meet the growing population's increasing food needs and sustain them sustainably, it is crucial to adopt Agricultural Technology or AgTech.
Let us look at a few examples. First, precision farming employs GPS and sensors to observe attributes such as the soil, water, and health of crops. This means that fertilizers and water can be applied only on the specific areas requiring them and not on the entire large farm, offering a more efficient solution regarding expenses. Second, drones are used for flying over fields, identifying pests, and, in the case of agriculture, planting crops. Third, vertical farming, which involves growing crops vertically in different tiers and controlled environments, is more efficient in using space and resources and year-round production. These are some innovative practices that are not merely concepts for the future production line but are already actively practiced on farms today.
But how can you support this movement? The first change involves acquiring knowledge about where your food is sourced and how it is being produced. Second is supporting farming companies and farmers who have embraced the use of advanced technology. You can also support legislation promoting allocating resources to promote AgTech through research and innovation. Every effort counts!
I am thrilled you are here with me on Future Fields, and I hope you will find our conversations thought-provoking. If you enjoyed this episode, forward it to a friend and connect with us on social media to get more ideas on the future of farming. We stand together to constantly improve and inspire innovation that benefits people and the planet. See you in the next lesson, this is Jocelyn Long.