Technology in agriculture How is the field transformed?

 

Technology in the primary sector How is the field being transformed?

The agricultural and livestock sector and innovation have always gone hand in hand. For hundreds of years, the incorporation of new tools and technology in agriculture has facilitated the exploitation of fields for crops. 

Nowadays, even though agriculture can be considered as a very traditional sector, professionals in the industry are incorporating technologies such as the Internet of Things, mobile applications, or automated machines. 

All this helps to face the new challenges that come and to begin with the transformation of the field.

Thanks to the influence of technology in agriculture, the improvements in production, the improvement in the management of the resources used, and the increase in job security, the agricultural and livestock sector have had a major evolution.

At ABAMobile we know the importance of technology and innovation in almost any economic sector and industry today. For this reason, in this post, we will talk about how technology influences agriculture, how it is used, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. 

New technology in agriculture and livestock

All the technology that is applied in the agricultural sector helps farmers in making decisions and thus improve their crops, productivity, and sustainability. Are we then facing the transformation of the sector towards intelligent agriculture?

Of course, it can be said that a new era is arriving in this sector where the seed of technology has already been implanted for years. 

With the technological resources, we live with today, having control of everything that happens in the field, improving its management, and therefore making better decisions is easier than ever.

In addition, we cannot forget that sustainability currently has a great weight in society.  Therefore, thanks to technology in agriculture, taking care of the environment and improving resource management is also possible.

What are some of these technologies for the agricultural and livestock sector?

GPS and geolocation

We all know this tool for its usefulness when you want to find a place or when you are lost. But do you know that it can also be used in the primary sector?

Incorporating GPS in cattle allows professionals to have their cattle located and controlled. It is very useful in cases where cattle graze freely in mountains or places that are difficult for people to access. 

In this way, locating the cattle in real-time and having all the information is as simple as accessing your smartphone.

Agricultural irrigation control

The correct irrigation of crops is essential for the quality of agricultural products

Water is a resource that is scarce depending on the season in many parts of Spain and the world, which is why solutions like these that allow irrigation control from anywhere with only the need to have a mobile device are so important. 

With this type of technology for agriculture, irrigation can be programmed, deactivated if it starts to rain, and total control over crops can be had thanks to a mobile application connected to the irrigation system that allows information to be sent and updated.

smart greenhouses

With the internet of things, different systems and tools can be connected to send data in real-time. Thus, for example, intelligent greenhouses based on hyperconnected systems can be developed.

As we can see, technology in agriculture allows the development of machines that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. With smart greenhouses, you can control climatic parameters, irrigation, light, CO2, or humidity.

drone

With drones for the agricultural sector, the inspection of the land is facilitated. You can see the height of the crop, collect information on irrigation or the general state of the crop accurately and much faster than if it were carried out manually. 

This saves farmers time and money, they can correct errors in advance and make detailed decisions to carry out.

In addition to these technological solutions for agriculture, there are also others to control pests, monitor the field and what is happening in real-time, robots and machines that improve precision techniques, or the incorporation of biotechnology.

All this technology applied in agriculture allows data to be collected and analyzed to create a cleaner, more sustainable, and more environmentally friendly industry. In addition, they improve the production and quality of food and improve the management of agricultural holdings. 

And let's not forget that all this can be controlled thanks to the development of mobile applications that are managed from the devices that we always carry with us.

All the information and crop control are just a click away on the smartphone.

Advantages and disadvantages of technology in agriculture

Throughout this post you will have been able to read some benefits of technology in agriculture, but below we are going to expose more advantages and disadvantages that will help you realize the importance of technology in the agricultural sector.

Disadvantages of technology in agriculture

Although technology has great advantages, we also want to put on the table the disadvantages that, although they are few, it is also necessary to know about them. 

On the one hand, whenever technology is implemented, the initial investment and outlay are what most make farmers and ranchers think. We are aware that initial money is not always available for this, but we must also bear in mind that, after all, it is an investment, and the benefits in the medium and long term will be greater.

On the other hand, communication and infrastructure in rural areas are not always the most optimal. Therefore, it is necessary to know the technologies that will be incorporated and if a good coverage or internet connection is necessary for its use.

Advantages of technology in agriculture

As we have let you know, technology is our ally, it has been developed to help us. Therefore, some of the most outstanding benefits of technology in agriculture are better control and management of farms, thus improving productivity while saving resources and time.

In addition, it allows having a precise knowledge of what is happening, real-time data can be obtained about the state of the land and the crops. 

As is always said 'information is power and in agriculture, it is no less. Being able to obtain data and detailed information avoids errors or mismanagement, increasing the quality of the products.

In short, it could be said broadly that it facilitates the work of farmers and improves the productivity of crops.