Latest Technological Advancements in Agriculture Sector: A Short Communication
Keywords:
Natural factors, Up-to-date technology, Agricultural robots, ICT, HydroponicAbstract
Agriculture is one of the vital sources of revenue in the world. In agriculture, the production rate of crops is based on various natural factors, which are both biotic and abiotic (environmental aspects) in nature. These factors could upturn the production of crops, but it also affects the health of humans. But up-to-date technology is changing the way, and with the help of the latest technologies, we can overcome the effects of these biotic and abiotic factors. For example; agriculture drone design for the pesticides spraying, several hydroponic structures such as Nutrient Film Technique system (NFT), use of agricultural robots, at village level Information and Communication Technology (ICT), online trading, GPS locators, agriculture machinery which use electronic sensors, driverless tractors, production and application of Biosurfactant etc. These technological advancements in the agriculture sector led to an increased in the rate of productivity. By adopting advanced agricultural machinery, the use of energy, fertilizer, or seed consumption will be more accurate and less wasteful
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