Data-driven farming

As water and other resources critical to farming become increasingly scarce, farmers are adopting new technologies to help them grow better quality crops using less. Soil sensors, weather-forecasting technology and innovative irrigation systems give farmers unprecedented amounts of information about their crops, helping them make smarter decisions, from when and what to plant, to how to manage their land.

SMART FARMING

Technologies such as mobile applications are gradually becoming integrated in agriculture, giving farmers access to information. “One of the main problems facing farmers is their limited access to information, small and medium farmers have to abide with the instructions given by their own suppliers, who provide them with seeds and pesticides,” said , Program Director at Agrytech. The new tech allows farmers to optimize their production and irrigation, and apply pesticides in precise amounts and only when necessary, helping to substantially reduce costs. Forecast stations are now available to provide farmers with information about weather and disease projections, as well as current temperature and humidity. “Technology helps farmers make better decisions that lead