This approach gives farmers tools and strategies to improve yields and sustainability of agricultural production. The heart of the innovation: smart agricultural technology, which is making its way from other industries. In this post: Smart farming definition Why smart farming is important Popular types...
Agricolus is an Italian startup that develops precision farming tools for farm management. The startup deploys satellites and drones to calculate parameters relating to vigor, water stress, and chlorophyll quantity. It also creates maps that facilitate variable rate application of fertilizers and othe...
s natural environment and resources it is essential that we develop farming systems that are low impact on the environment, but also highly productive in meeting the needs of a growing global population. The options are numerous and varied, ranging from low intensity, highly productive farmi...
(including research andsoilconservationand efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862.Theclassof people engaged in growingfood.A large-scale farming enterprise.Agriculture is theprocessby which man harnesses the nutrients of thesoilto house various species in which the want togrow. ...
Catering to environmentally and socially conscious consumers by offering a selection of Fair Trade and Organic certified coffee beans. Marketing campaigns could highlight the brand’s commitment to ethical sourcing, support for small-scale farmers, and the environmental benefits of organic farming ...
Biotechnologymeans using biological organisms like animals, plants, and bacteria to achieve human goals. We can use it to manufacture products, explore new drugs or vaccines, or to improve our farming techniques. Biotechnology To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. ...
Many governments subsidize the agricultural sector which sometimes makes farming economically feasible, at least for certain products. Thesubsidiescan mean farmers gain artificially high prices for their products, giving them the incentive to produce more than they might otherwise. This type of interventio...
manufacturers must lean into digital technologies to automate factory manufacturing processes. Some83% of manufacturersbelieve that smart factory solutions will transform the way products are made in five years, and we’re already starting to see manufacturers implement new and innovative tools to automat...
Directed lab research focused on aquaculture, leading to a 30% increase in the sustainability of fish farming practices. Played a key role in the development of an award-winning marine pollution assessment methodology. Enhanced public engagement through the creation of an interactive marine biology exh...
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