Agriculture today faces many challenges as production needs grow while resources remain at the same level. It will be necessary to produce 70% more food products by 2050. We cannot obtain more soil, but we can use resources consciously and minimise losses.
Technology becomes a solution to these challenges by enabling us to achieve successful and profitable agricultural production by knowing the best farming practices to improve yields, controlling production costs and improving sales.
Leading companies will look to replace outdated forms of farm, livestock and crop management to implement business tools, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise their work, achieve better planning - yield prediction and increase production capabilities.
With the help of agricultural software you can:
These tasks require the participation of a large number of people and therefore present challenges because the data is not centralised. With the help of software you can optimise these processes, increase accuracy and train your employees to manage their jobs more efficiently.
Moving to digital solutions will optimise management and make decisions data-driven.
1) Predictive analytics
Using artificial intelligence and big data, agribusinesses and farmers can predict price changes and sell their produce on a given date when rates are above average.
By having meaningful data at their disposal, these companies can make reasonable decisions. This is also true when it comes to purchasing crop nutrients.
2) Monitor crop condition
Having large fields of plants limits constant monitoring of crop conditions, so new technologies need to be implemented. A simple agricultural application can track these parameters and notify farmers if the nutritional balance is broken.
3) Automated irrigation systems
Irrigation is an essential part of the agricultural process and can be quite costly depending on the region and the amount of water resources.
Weather conditions are a crucial aspect to be taken into account when planning irrigation. With the help of modern technologies, farmers can schedule the process according to the weather forecast.
4) Drones for mapping and delivery
Giant fields are difficult to look after and time-consuming to monitor what is happening in remote areas. Drones allow you to monitor the whole territory and deliver small things to distant places. They can also be used to distribute fertilisers and pesticides in the field.
5) Autonomous tractors
While everyone is excited about driverless cars, the agricultural sector can also make use of this technology. Therefore, autonomous tractors could soon appear on the market. This technology would reduce labour costs and increase efficient working hours, as the machines do not need to rest.
Ready to digitise your harvest? At Agrak we have a team of expert advisors to help you in this process.
Our sales team will contact you to choose the best plan for your needs.
