What is Agritech? Agricultural technology, commonly called ‘Agritech’,
refers to technology applications that increase agri production with fewer inputs.
Any technology that makes a farming process efficient itself is called Agritech. Innovations
in this field have addressed issues right from field monitoring to farm produce distribution.
Most innovations referred to aim to increase yield, efficiency, and profits. Commonly visible
examples of Agritech are faster planting machines, crop modifications for environmental adjustment,
drone monitoring and web-based supply chain tracking. Recent developments in ‘Agritech’
include big data, AI, robots, etc., aiming to make the agricultural industry more efficient.
Why is Agritech important?
Agriculture is an industry on which the world relies.
The produce of this industry often comes under the essentials category. Even during the pandemic,
demand for agricultural commodities did not dip as much as other commodities. Moreover,
many of the agricultural outputs are used as raw materials by manufacturing companies.
It is essential that the agricultural sector becomes more efficient.
‘Agritech’ helps in the translation of technological innovations
into agricultural success. Innovations like better seed varieties, big data-based crop studies
and the internet of things (IoT) can address the numerous unaddressed issues of the agricultural
sector. With ‘Agritech’, the commercial viability of agricultural produce is increased. Expert
solutions help remove challenges faced by farmers at reduced costs. It makes the entire agriculture
activity a more efficient and effective one. Renewable and energy-efficient innovations
are also helping reduce the negative impacts of agriculture on the environment, like soil
quality degradation. ‘agritech’ has the potential to revolutionise agriculture in an eco-friendly
way. The technologies introduced under ‘agritech’ help churn out higher quality products that also
lower costs. Even the agricultural supply chain is at present under constant renovation with
the use of AI and Big Data. Analysis of key production-related metrics is helping new-age
agricultural entrepreneurs introduce and use better processes, yields and solutions.
So What is the visible usage of agritech?
Technological innovations under agritech help improve the efficiency
and profitability of agriculture. For example, the technologies help in the analysis of climate,
soil, and temperature. Presently, agritech includes the following technologies in
use. Drones & satellite trackers are used for field surveillance and environmental scanning.
Automated irrigation techniques also come under agritech. Big data is another
technology used by the agricultural industry for decision making.
What are the benefits of Agritech?Agritech has shifted the common man’s perception of
agriculture. It has helped in the evolution of many energy-saving technologies,
the most relevant one being solar panels on which the world wants to rely now. It has
also allowed a reduction in food miles or bridging the distance between producer and
end-user. Healthier food trends and the rise of nutrition awareness is also a result of agritech.
And, Digital information has helped connect producers and industrial raw material users
over data available on agricultural goods. And that’s it for today. If you like what
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