Nov 9, 2023 · Overproduction and unsustainable farming practices, further exacerbated by climate change, are degrading our soil. Today, over half of agricultural land is degraded, resulting in productivity losses of $400 billion per year. The backbone of this system is smallholder farms that produce 29% of the world’s crops.

Jan 16, 2024 · For example, at PepsiCo, we have partnered with N-Drip, which has gravity-powered technology that combines the water-saving benefits of high-pressure drip irrigation with lower energy, operating and maintenance demands. This will enable farmers in our supply chain to adopt high-efficiency irrigation technology across 25,000 acres by 2025.

Mar 22, 2022 · Technology developed during the competition is now applied in several major agricultural regions in China. Agriculture needs digital transformation As a primary sector that employs millions of people directly and throughout the supply chain, agriculture has lagged behind many other sectors in digitalization and application of digital technology.

May 10, 2023 · Space technology is rapidly transforming how we do things on Earth, but satellite-enabled applications could particularly benefit agriculture. Using satellite technology could identify the threat of pests earlier, reduce the need for inputs such …

Regenerative agriculture relies on tailored practices developed by research universities. Delivering these practices through extension agents is costly, and a low agent-to-farmer ratio leaves several farmers unserved. Technology advancements have improved the economics of disseminating such practices through digital channels.

Oct 29, 2023 · moa Technology: is an R&D crop protection company, integrated by scientists and spun out of the University of Oxford, dedicated to finding a new generation of safe and effective herbicides to help farmers globally to produce high-quality food. As current herbicides have encountered greater resistance, new ones are urgently needed.

Jul 15, 2022 · The next ‘green revolution’ has begun slowly, but with powerful momentum. An agricultural technology (agri-tech) revolution that promises to produce more (a lot more) with less, decouple food production from environmental degradation and provide food security by ‘crashing’ supply chains and producing locally.

Sep 28, 2021 · The innovation the agricultural industry needs to address rising challenges has dried up. Rather than idealistic moonshots, there is a need for practical innovation that builds on existing technology. Healthcare provides a guiding example with …

Jan 20, 2022 · Autonomous trackers are set to revolutionize the agricultural industry by removing the human element and easing labour supply at a time when recruitment in the sector is dwindling. John Deere launched the first commercially successful steel plough in 1837 and recently revealed its first fully autonomous tractor – the 8R - at the Consumer ...

Jun 5, 2024 · Soil restoration, targeted investments in research, technology and tailored fertilizer formulations all play a role in a science-based agricultural strategy. We are getting close to the 2030 deadline when Africa, like the rest of the world, should have achieved many, if not all, of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.