#tech in agriculture the future of farming

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Agricultural technology is using technology in agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture to improve yield, efficiency, and profitability. In this video, we're deep-diving into the fertile fields of tech and agriculture the future of farming. Get ready to witness how groundbreaking technology revolutionizes farming practices, from the seeds sown to the crops harvested!

Agriculture technology, often referred to as "AgTech" or "agricultural technology," encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions, tools, and practices that aim to enhance the efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and profitability of agricultural processes and systems. It involves the integration of modern technologies, such as information technology, data analytics, automation, biotechnology, and more, into various aspects of agriculture to address the challenges and opportunities faced by the global farming community.

Precision farming involves the use of sensors, drones, satellites, and GPS technology to collect and analyze data related to soil composition, moisture levels, weather patterns, and crop health. By gathering real-time information, farmers can make informed decisions about when to plant, irrigate, fertilize, and harvest, thereby minimizing waste and maximizing yields.

Robotic technology is revolutionizing labor-intensive tasks in agriculture. Robots can plant seeds, and weed fields, apply pesticides precisely, and even harvest crops. Automation reduces the need for manual labor, which is increasingly scarce and expensive in many regions.

With the growing challenges of land scarcity and changing climate patterns, vertical and indoor farming systems have emerged. These systems utilize controlled environments, artificial lighting, and efficient space utilization to grow crops in vertically stacked layers or indoor facilities, allowing year-round production and reduced dependency on traditional agricultural land.

The future of farming is undergoing a technological revolution that promises increased efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the face of global challenges. AgTech solutions are not only changing the way food is produced but also fostering a more interconnected and data-driven agricultural landscape, ensuring that we can feed the world's growing population while safeguarding our planet's resources.

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Agricultural technology uses agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture technology to improve yield, efficiency, and profitability. In this video, we're deep-diving into the fertile fields of tech and agriculture the future of farming. Get ready to witness how groundbreaking technology revolutionizes farming practices, from the seeds sown to the crops harvested!

Agriculture technology, often referred to as "AgTech" or "agricultural technology," encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions, tools, and practices that aim to enhance the efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and profitability of agricultural processes and systems. It involves the integration of modern technologies, such as information technology, data analytics, automation, biotechnology, and more, into various aspects of agriculture to address the challenges and opportunities faced by the global farming community.

Precision farming involves the use of sensors, drones, satellites, and GPS technology to collect and analyze data related to soil composition, moisture levels, weather patterns, and crop health. By gathering real-time information, farmers can make informed decisions about when to plant, irrigate, fertilize, and harvest, thereby minimizing waste and maximizing yields.

Smart irrigation systems utilize sensors and data analysis to determine when and how much water crops require. This helps prevent over-irrigation and water wastage, resulting in water conservation and improved crop quality.

The future of farming is undergoing a technological revolution that promises increased efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the face of global challenges. AgTech solutions are not only changing the way food is produced but also fostering a more interconnected and data-driven agricultural landscape, ensuring that we can feed the world's growing population while safeguarding our planet's resources.

Tech in Agriculture: The Future of Farming

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Nano Fertilizer Market Strategies, Environmental Impact, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The global nano fertilizer market size is expected to reach USD 9,377.3 million by 2030, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 14.8% from 2022 to 2030. The industry growth is primarily driven by increasing demand for better crop yields due to a significant rise in the global population and limited availability of key resources like land.

Nano Fertilizer Market Report Highlights

The global market is estimated to advance at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2022 to 2030. This is attributed to the rising demand for food crops due to the increasing population thus creating the need for using high-yield nano fertilizers

North America dominated the global market in 2021 with a revenue share of over 34%. This is owed to advancement in agriculture in developed countries such as Canada and the U.S.

Favorable policies along with technological advancements in the agricultural sector helped make the U.S., the largest consumer of nano fertilizer

Nitrogen emerged as a major raw material used for the production of nano fertilizer in 2021, with a revenue share of over 25%. Easy and cheap availability of Nitrogen makes it the topmost preference among consumers

Soil method of application captured the largest market share of over 70% in 2021. This growth is attributed to the capability of nano fertilizers to release nutrients in the soil, thus, enabling better penetration into the roots of the crops

Cereals & grains are the largest application segment in terms of revenue. It contributed over 40% to the global revenue share. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the fact that it is the major source of iron, dietary proteins, vitamins, and dietary fibers required by the human body. Thus, to fulfill the growing demand for cereals & grains continues to push food growers to purchase nano fertilizers in rising quantities

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Growing focus on increasing the quantity of yield has led to the indiscriminate use of fertilizers in agriculture. This can result in both environmental and agricultural catastrophes by degrading the quality of the soil. According to a report by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), natural resources such as water and arable land are on the verge of exhaustion. Furthermore, degradation at a high rate continues due to intensive urbanization and excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Thus, the declining nutritional quality of food and degraded quality of soil continues to drive a gradual shift toward nanotechnology in agriculture. Nano fertilizers remains an ideal prospect to maintain the quality of soil while meeting production target.

The use of nano fertilizers can help in reducing chemical fertilizer consumption by 80 to 100 times, thus reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers. For instance, the demand for nano urea is increasing worldwide as it has the ability to replace regular urea usage at a relatively lower cost while offering high yields to crops. By 2023 nano urea is expected to replace the usage of 13.7 million tons of conventional urea. Thus, the huge demand for nano fertilizer from the agriculture industry along with supportive government policies continues to promote newer and more efficient agriculture techniques.

The importance of policy framework remains paramount to promote sustainable growth, and such framework is already in place for nano fertilizers in key regions. For instance, U.S department of agriculture in 2020 announced to make USD 250 million investment through its new grant program. This initiative was taken to support new innovative and more efficient fertilizer production in the region. Additionally, USDA seeks growth in competition as it aims to allay concerns regarding supply chain. With its new initiatives, the USDA continues to introduce more transparency for consumers to make them aware of the safety of agriculture produce. These initiatives aimed at gauging the use of fertilizers, seeds, retail markets, continue to generate momentum for the eco-friendly and high-yield promising nano fertilizers.

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Cultivating Tomorrow | Exploring the Vision of Agriculture's Future

Agriculture has always been a fundamental part of human civilization sustaining us with food and resources. As we embark on a journey into the future it’s vital to envision how agriculture will evolve to meet the challenges of a growing population climate change and ecological sustainability. In this blog post, we will dive into the exciting trends and innovations that are set to revolutionize…

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Israel may be small in size, but it is vast in its diversity and historical richness. Imagine a place where within just a few hours, you can transition from the serene, mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, to the snowy peaks of Mount Hermon. This is a land where ancient history and cutting-edge innovation coexist in harmony.

From the bustling, modern cityscape of Tel Aviv, alive with vibrant culture, technology, and nightlife, to the timeless tranquility of the Negev Desert, Israel is a country of contrasts. In the north, the lush Galilee region offers breathtaking natural beauty, with forests, hills, and waterfalls, alongside communities from diverse cultural backgrounds living together.

Jerusalem, a city sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, stands as a testament to the country's layered history, with its ancient walls and bustling marketplaces narrating stories of the past and present. Meanwhile, coastal plains alongside the Mediterranean offer sandy beaches, archaeological sites, and seaside towns, each with its own unique character and history.

The climate varies from region to region, supporting different ecosystems and agricultural products. From the Golan Heights' vineyards to the date farms of the Jordan Valley, Israel's agricultural landscapes are as varied as its people and history.

Despite its compact size, Israel is home to a mosaic of cultures and traditions, languages, and cuisines. Each community contributes its own piece to the complex puzzle that is Israeli society, creating a vibrant and dynamic nation.

In Israel, the past and the future are intertwined, with ancient archaeological sites sitting alongside high-tech cities. It’s a place where every stone has a story, every city a different melody, every landscape a unique beauty. Despite its small geographical footprint, Israel offers a rich tapestry of experiences that defy its size.

Hebrew is the official language of Israel, with Arabic also holding official status.

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Hi! I liked your post about the economic situation of rural China in recent history. I was wondering if you could explain this a bit more, or point me to another post that explains it: “even ignoring that the whole ‘poverty’ thing is 90% tech level and there was no amount of redistribution that was going to improve that very much”

Sure! Its hard to point to anything beyond like "GPD figures", but that can at least be illustrative:

In China at the dawn of the 20th century, the country was poor because compared to countries today China (like everyone in the past) was always poor. People worked to produce output (food, tools, houses, etc) and that level of output was really low, because the technology of production was primitive. There is a big complex question as to how economic/social relations encourage or discourage the accumulation of better technology for production (lossily known as "capital" in econ speak), but at the fundamental level if you don't have energy plants, and tractors, and cranes, and assembly lines, and machine parts, and shipping vessels, and all of those things, you are just leagues poorer than a modern society inherently. That was China at the time; Chinese farmers just could not make much food for their labor.

The key point is no amount of redistribution could change that - the poor of China were not poor because there was a rich class taking their wealth. If you took 100% of the wealth of the rich and gave it out as an equal check to each citizen of China, you would barely even notice it on a graph like this. The actual econ history is complicated (China's wealth in the 1950's did increase, but not much and that probably has way more to do with the end of the war - war is awful for wealth) but the fundamental point is there. The actual story behind the CCP's Land Reform campaign of ~1949-1954 was complex, and was about more than wealth. But from the perspective of poverty, it just wasn't this big issue for the country. the rural countryside was poor because they needed to upgrade their production methods; they weren't lacking in land to farm.

None of this means that redistribution is therefore bad or anything, even then, don't take it that way - you can be poor and have societal systems make that poverty even worse, and than happened in China for sure. Just that the future of China's agricultural sector lay in technological progress, and the impact of anything else would be swept away by that.

[violetsandshrikes]

So, as it goes:

Urban landfills are proposed to disappear under the new European regulation.

Some endangered birds such as the Egyptian vulture will need alternatives to their feeding patterns in order to survive in the future.

"With the decline of extensive livestock farming —apart from the livestock and agricultural intensification— the Egyptian vulture began to use landfills as an alternative place to obtain food. This strategy had its benefits, such as having abundant and predictable food, but it also had risks, such as the intake of potential toxins and the scarce acquisition of natural vitamins"

"In a context marked by the future disappearance of landfills —she continues —the study reveals that Egyptian vultures would use the carcasses of extensive livestock farming as their main trophic resource. In a scenario in which extensive sheep farming is expected to decline significantly, we cannot know about the effect this measure may have on Egyptian vulture populations."

The study indicates that future environmental policies should increase those areas with food resources from extensive livestock farming, as well as recovering sheep that are in great regression in a way that allows the abandonment of livestock carcasses in nature. "This strategy will not only mitigate the lack of food caused by the closing of landfills, but will also contribute to the conservation of endangered species and it would be a way to conserve sheep farming and pastoral culture."

I think this study is a really good example of additional environmental effects people don't often consider in such scenarios - the direction of closing these landfills is to decrease organic waste and decrease negative effects on human health, which is an ideal outcome! Most people, especially the general public, would not then consider that these landfills have occupied land space and become necessary to local species.

[mckitterick]

Anyone who doesn't think AI shit was gonna go this way is a fuckin idiot lmao

Dear Anonymous:

I think that, ever since the idea of smart, learning machines first appeared in the zeitgeist, most people just thought of artificial intelligence as a science-fiction concept.

Not in the "realistic narratives exploring possible futures" or "literature of change speculating about how scientific discovery and developments in tech will cause disruptive shifts in the human experience" ways, but instead "fun stories about stuff that'll never actually happen."

Now we're facing real, accelerating, and utterly transformative change to how we live, work, learn, create, and even survive because of machine algorithms that govern almost every aspect of our lives (good or bad). Soon - according to many - we'll be looking into the abyss or nirvana of the Technological Singularity, that point beyond which technology (particularly AI) will transform our lives in ways unimaginable to those of us conscious in this moment just now approaching the event horizon of that can't-turn-back moment.

It's human nature to imagine the future as a linear thread from our experience of life yesterday and something similar (but with slightly changed consumer products) tomorrow.

I mean, for the first million years of human existence, day-to-day life was pretty much exactly as it had been for the ancestors who came before. It wasn't until the big changes wrought by fire, fabric, and farming that daily life started to take on new aspects from generation to generation. But the nascent technological civilization that arose from agriculture wasn't substantially different from tribal life until we began approaching the Industrial Revolution - after that, things changed over hundreds of years instead of the coming hourly transformations we're likely to see as we approach the Singularity in the next decade or so.

So I wouldn't call those who didn't predict the unexpected side-effects and unintentional consequences of AI stupid; I'd say our formal, familial, and religious educational systems are more focused on preparing people to fit in to traditional human civilization than in preparing our minds to be nimble, open, and creative.

Plus change is scary: If we can't trust that what we know and do won't become obsolete, if we can't rely on conventional financial, governmental, cultural, and other support systems, what can we rely on? AI is not soft and fuzzy (well, except quantum computing, but not "soft" in the animal sense), economics are not hard-science mechanics of the universe, and cultural traditions and norms are meaningless to minds that did not evolve as humans or other living things did.

(listen to Frederik Pohl read his brilliant, far-future transhumanist story, "Day Million" in this YouTube video)

The only certainty we can hold about the future is that it'll be different from today. And life in the post-Singularity future will be more different from today's experience than the Cro-Magnon's was from ours.

And that's okay!

All human exploration, philosophy, and art has prepared us for this moment when we stand at the precipice of utter and complete change, when we peer down into the unimaginable that lies beyond the diamond-bright glowing rim of the human experience, as the event horizon rushes closer, bringing us into the Unknown.

It's normal to feel anxious about what might feel like falling into an abyss. Rather, try to imagine the whole new universe that lies beyond, the infinite possibilities we'll enjoy once we are not limited by anything but physics. Imagine how free it'll feel, not having to worry about conventional capitalist demands. Imagine a future where you can do or be anything. That's what lies beyond the blue event horizon.

The first, crucial step in taking us there is artificial intelligence - thinking machines and algorithms that can do everything we can do, plus much more. Better, and faster, and in ways we can only speculate about now.

I do not fear AI. However, I do worry about how existing power structures will first try to control it, then when that fails (because who can control godlike beings?), when they try to warp it to their will. Wresting the comparatively infinite power of AI - when combined with nanotech and biotech - out of the hands of capitalists and authoritarians will be a "disruptive" time, to say the least. But once we reach a new balance, we'll be looking at the closest to utopia we've likely ever seen.

So don't ever feel stupid when encountering the coming transformations of human life - conservative and traditional teaching systems cannot prepare us for what's to come. Whenever you encounter something you don't understand or that scares you, educate yourself. Intentional ignorance leads nowhere but to conflict and suffering.

What'll get us through the turbulent times to come is the power of community, family, and love. What'll make this an adventure rather than a trauma is that human connection, plus self-expression, hunger for understanding, and openness to change.

We've got this.

[techtrendshub]

Exploring the Future: Emerging Technologies Shaping Our World

The world of technology is in a constant state of evolution, and it's an exciting journey into the future. As we navigate the 21st century, we find ourselves surrounded by emerging technologies that promise to reshape our lives in profound ways. From artificial intelligence (AI) to virtual reality (VR) and beyond, the future is brimming with innovations that hold the potential to transform industries, improve our daily routines, and challenge our perceptions of what's possible. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of these groundbreaking technologies and the impact they may have on our future.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Power of Machine Learning

AI, often described as the pinnacle of human achievement in technology, is already making waves across various industries. Machine learning algorithms are becoming increasingly sophisticated, enabling AI systems to analyze vast datasets, make predictions, and perform tasks that were once reserved for human experts. As AI continues to advance, we can expect to see its applications in healthcare, finance, autonomous vehicles, and even creative fields like art and music composition. AI-driven personal assistants and chatbots will become more intelligent and seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, making our interactions with technology more intuitive and efficient.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Immersive Experiences

Virtual reality and augmented reality are revolutionizing the way we experience entertainment, education, and even work. VR immerses users in virtual worlds, while AR overlays digital information onto the physical world. These technologies are poised to redefine the way we learn, play, and connect with others. In education, students can explore historical events or distant planets through immersive VR experiences. In healthcare, surgeons can use AR to visualize patient data during surgery. The gaming industry continues to push the boundaries of VR, providing gamers with unparalleled levels of immersion. As hardware becomes more accessible and affordable, VR and AR will undoubtedly become integral parts of our lives.

5G Connectivity: The Backbone of the Internet of Things (IoT)

The rollout of 5G networks is another milestone in our technological journey. With speeds that dwarf those of 4G, 5G will unlock the full potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). Smart cities will become a reality, with connected devices and sensors optimizing everything from traffic flow to energy consumption. Telemedicine will thrive with low-latency connections, enabling remote consultations and surgeries. The way we work will transform, with remote collaboration tools benefiting from seamless, high-speed connectivity.

Sustainable Technology: A Greener Future

As we grapple with the challenges of climate change, technology is stepping up to provide solutions. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming more efficient and affordable. Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining popularity, and self-driving EVs promise to revolutionize transportation. Innovations in sustainable agriculture, such as vertical farming and precision agriculture, are increasing food production while minimizing environmental impact. These advancements in green technology are crucial steps toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Conclusion

The future of technology is bright, filled with promise, and limited only by our imagination. As these emerging technologies become more integrated into our lives, they will undoubtedly bring about profound changes in the way we work, learn, communicate, and interact with the world around us. Embracing these innovations and staying informed about the latest developments will empower us to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the future. So, fasten your seatbelts, because the journey into the future of tech promises to be an exhilarating one, and we're just getting started.

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Is Aquaponics the Future of Agriculture? We have to find better ways to produce the food we all need. The solution could lie in one of several promising farming techniques like hydroponics, vertical farming, or aquaponics. That last one has technically been around since ancient times, but has been gaining a lot of interest recently. How is this old technique of farming with fish getting revived? Can nextgen tech really build a mini ecosystem that creates more food with less water? Could aquaponics be the future of farming?

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ChatGPT in the agricultural sector: advantages and opportunities

Artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly being used in different sectors of the economy, including agriculture. One of the promising tools is ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence model that can be used to automate a number of processes in the agricultural sector.

In this article, we will look at how ChatGPT can be used in the agricultural sector with its advantages and possibilities.

So far, ChatGPT cannot generate images, so we made this image using Kandinsky 2.1. According to the neural network, the farmer of the future manages their farm using artificial intelligence.

ChatGPT technology overview

ChatGPT is an innovative solution to develop a chatbot that can participate in a dialogue, search for errors in programming code, write poetry and scripts, and even argue. We will not go into technical details, but if you are interested, you can read about them here or here. Our goal is to consider the capabilities of this technology in the agricultural sector.

ChatGPT was trained using text selection from the web and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback. The neural network underwent multiple retraining sessions to make its answers even more accurate.

The main goal of developing ChatGPT was to make artificial intelligence as easy to use, correct and ‘human’ as possible. The system provides ample opportunities to automate various processes, reduce errors and improve work efficiency.

ChatGPT has many features and skills:

•           Generating phrases, sentences or texts to create content for websites or advertisements.

•           Requesting answers based on the input information on which the neural network was trained.

•           Solving problems, for example, by formulating a specific problem and suggesting possible solutions.

•           Generating various types of content, including advertisements, social media posts, news articles and other texts.

•           Completing sentences and phrases automatically in applications when the user enters a text into a search box or writes an email.

•           Creating various kinds of chatbots that can help in customer service: answering questions, learning about customer preferences or making recommendations.

•           Extracting information from texts, as well as identifying the most important information in the text.

These are just some of the features of ChatGPT and similar applications. Developers can use this technology to develop innovative applications that not only save time and resources, but also provide a deeper understanding of user needs and preferences.

How AI is being used in agriculture today

Artificial intelligence is becoming more popular and coming into use in the agricultural sector. Today, artificial intelligence technologies offer an opportunity to solve many problems that arise in the agricultural sector, from increasing yields to reducing production costs.

SmartAgro

SmartAGRO Agroanalytics interface

One of the companies using artificial intelligence to improve production is SmartAGRO, a Russian IT company specializing in the development and implementation of intelligent systems to solve complex problems in the industrial agriculture.

Their core product, Agroanalytics-IoT, automates up to 90% of the industry’s business processes, which significantly reduces crop losses.

The company uses artificial intelligence algorithms to predict the harvest throughout the growing season, so that it has the opportunity to adjust processes if something goes wrong.

SR Data

SR Data solution that allows ordering satellite images (photographs of agricultural land)

Another developer of intelligent solutions in the agricultural sector is SR Data, a private Russian tech company that provides high and ultra-high resolution space images and analyzes them using mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence systems. In addition to optical images, the company uses radar images to minimize the negative impact of weather on the quality of information extracted from images. This solution is particularly useful in the agricultural sector as it allows specialists to receive high-quality data exactly when it is needed. However, the company cannot calculate vegetation indexes from these images directly, so it uses AI algorithms to predict those.

Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge

Vertical farming

A good example of the use of artificial intelligence in the agricultural sector are automated greenhouses. Using up to date machine learning and data analysis systems, AI can help optimize plant management processes to boost production and reduce costs. The solution was developed in 2022 by a team from Russian Agricultural Bank and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology as part of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge.

Analyzing data from sensors and monitors in a greenhouse, including light, humidity, temperature and other parameters, AI algorithms determined the optimal conditions for plant growth. After that, the system automatically controlled and adjusted environmental parameters. This greenhouse management system helps specialists optimize plant growth conditions and get higher yield.

These examples prove the benefits of using AI in the agricultural sector. However, ChatGPT is not a standard AI algorithm and its capabilities are not so obvious. Let us try to find them out.

We asked ChatGPT about its role in agriculture, and this is what we got:

•           Data reporting automation and documentation generation. ChatGPT can make automatic reports on crops and harvest, generate accounting reports and other documents significantly reducing the time and resources required to perform these tasks.

•           Improved communication between farmers and consumers. ChatGPT helps create chatbots to improve communication between farmers and consumers. It enables customers to ask questions about growing methods and product quality, and farmers — to get feedback on their products and services, which will help improve the quality of the products and transform the approach to production.

•           Weather forecasting and vegetation management. ChatGPT algorithms can be used to obtain weather reports and manage the vegetation. This requires collecting data on weather, soil moisture, pests, and other parameters, and then using these data to develop models that help predict the best time to plant or harvest, as well as the most effective pest control methods.

•           Pattern and organic material recognition. ChatGPT algorithms can be used for pattern and organic material recognition, which helps determine which labels are needed for each package and which shipping method is the best. Specialists can also use ChatGPT to detect irrigation system leaks and other technical problems.

Our opinion on using ChatGPT in agriculture

The previous section covers various use cases for ChatGPT in agriculture, which it has generated itself. However, some of them require fine-tuning the neural network or using it as an addition to the existing instruments.

The application that we see as the most realistic is to improve communication between farmers and consumers. Chatbots providing communication between farmers and consumers will enable buyers to ask questions about growing methods and product quality, and farmers — to get feedback on their products and services, which will help improve the quality of the products and transform the approach to production.

For example, we asked ChatGPT how to choose apples:

We also asked it about safety of phosphate fertilizers:

ChatGPT successfully answered our questions and helped choose and buy apples from the farm, which proved its usefulness.

What others think about ChatGPT applicability in the agricultural sector

To find more ideas about the possibilities of using ChatGPT in the agricultural sector, we conducted a survey and got the following results:

•           Most people are suspicious about ChatGPT technology because of the possible false information it provides, its lack of responsibility and the absence of direct interaction with ‘real-world’ processes.

•           Some people see the benefits of using ChatGPT in the agricultural sector. After some adjustment, the neural network can be used to create and fill out documentation. It may take the approach of an offline AI assistant that can combine data from the Internet, as in ChatGPT-plus complete with its plugins.

•           There are those who have not yet figured out how the technology works and believe that the agricultural sector does not need new technologies, but needs more labor force instead.

The survey showed that the role of ChatGPT in the agricultural sector is ambiguous. Most people are skeptical about this technology, but there are those who see its benefits. The results of the survey show that the use of ChatGPT in the agricultural sector requires in-depth study.

Real case of using ChatGPT to grow potatoes

However, while some are skeptical of new technologies, others are enthusiastic about testing them. One of the recent tests is growing potatoes using ChatGPT.

You can read about this experiment in the Telegram channel of the project. ChatGPT understands user’s requests for growing seed potatoes in an aeroponic system and is calling itself a ‘professional agronomist and AI botanist’.

The neural network will provide information about nutrient mixes, watering cycles, lighting conditions, pH and EC target values, and take into account the effect of pH adjusters on the nutrient solution. If needed, it will also ask for additional information about a particular potato variety, local climate, and available resources.

ChatGPT also recognizes fertilizer requirements and requests additional information about available fertilizers.

The author of the Telegram channel shows test-tube potato plants, saying that the hands in the picture will work together with AI.

The prospects of AI technology in the agricultural sector

Artificial intelligence in the agricultural sector can be a useful tool to improve product quality and increase production efficiency. AI can be used to process and analyze data, manage various processes, develop chatbots and other tools to help process automation.

ChatGPT is one of the AI systems that can be used in the agricultural sector to process and analyze text data and develop chatbots.

However, keep in mind that ChatGPT may not give reliable answers, which can impair decision making. When using a neural network, specialists need to be careful and check the information using other sources.

In addition, ChatGPT cannot be trained on a chosen database, which limits its use in some business areas. This problem can be partially solved by using open-source models, but they most likely will not be able to offer the required quality.

In general, the use of ChatGPT in the agricultural sector can improve the efficiency and productivity of the area, but requires caution and compliance with legal regulations.

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NIA-10 Implements "Green Tech" to Boost Farming in N. Mindanao

  CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The National Irrigation Administration in Northern Mindanao (NIA-10) has taken a significant step towards sustainable farming by adopting "green technology" in four areas of the region. The initiative aims to support farmers and enhance their productivity.  

Solar Pumps Installed: Saving Costs for Rice Farmers

In an interview on Thursday, NIA-10 Manager Elpidio Lucernas Jr. revealed that solar pumps have been installed this year in the towns of Balingasag and Alubijid, both located in Misamis Oriental, as well as in Lala town in Lanao del Norte and Barangay Pagalungan in Cagayan de Oro City. These solar pumps offer a major advantage to rice farmers in these areas, as they can now save at least 50 percent on their electricity bills compared to their previous billing statements from electric providers.  

Additional Irrigation Projects Set for Implementation

Lucernas, who manages the Irrigation Management Office of the four provinces in Region 10, excluding Bukidnon, also announced that additional irrigation projects worth PHP20 million are scheduled for implementation before the end of this year. These projects will be carried out in the towns of Balingasag and Maranding in Lanao del Norte and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental. The aim is to further enhance irrigation facilities in these areas, providing vital support to local farmers.  

Challenges in Misamis Oriental: Insufficient Irrigation Coverage

While highlighting the progress made, Lucernas emphasized that NIA-10 is committed to improving its service area in Misamis Oriental. Currently, only 18.3 percent of the land in the region is irrigated, falling short of the necessary coverage for achieving rice sufficiency and providing cheaper rice prices.  

Expanding Irrigation Coverage: A Critical Step

Lucernas explained that the current irrigation rate covers approximately 2,114 hectares of farmland out of the 5,000-hectare service area, resulting in a yield of only 3,910 kilograms per hectare. To achieve rice sufficiency in Misamis Oriental, it is crucial to expand the irrigated land area. However, the process of irrigation development is still underway.  

Project Implementation Speeds Up

To address these challenges, NIA-10 is expediting its project implementation, which has already reached 90 percent completion for cycle 2022. This proactive approach will help accelerate the region's progress towards achieving a more efficient and sustainable irrigation system.  

Promoting a Sustainable Future for Northern Mindanao

As NIA-10 continues to prioritize the adoption of green technology and expand its irrigation projects, the prospects for enhanced farming productivity and improved rice sufficiency in Northern Mindanao are expected to grow. The sustainable initiatives undertaken by NIA-10 are not only crucial for the region's agricultural sector but also for promoting a greener and more environmentally conscious future.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

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Aero 41-An agrotech company, raised money to accelerate its expansion plans

Boundary Holding, a European deep-tech investment business, provided a sizeable sum of seed capital to Aero 41, a domestic agricultural technology startup that offers a crop-spraying solution using their drones and proprietary software.

The funds have been used by the Swiss-based agro-tech firm, which provides Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated replacement parts for agricultural usage, mostly to farmers and resellers, to investigate the future of farming based on the most cutting-edge technologies.

Rajat Khare Entrepreneur, the founder of Boundary Holding, expected his company’s investment in Aero41 to help spur growth in this increasingly developing sector. Read More:

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I hate to say this but I can see S&L s3 dropping the subplot of Jon getting into tech/engineering bc its Natalie's thing and instead steering him into the idea that he should just become a farmer and take over the family farm. Since he's banned from sports he joins FFA (Future Farmers of America), takes agricultural classes etc. Basically he takes on the role of his namesake, giving everyone else great life pep talks when needed but stays largely in the background otherwise.

The reason I don't think it will go there is next season seems to be intergang and that seems like an organization with money that wouldn't mind getting into drugs and have the connections to sell said drugs to terrorists and part of the ending was showing him still with his girlfriend and that had to be important so that seems like the kind of season going over xk and Jon finding his place a bit more in family. Though I do think if it is kryptonian tech it will be distinctly different than Nat's tech. For instance if armor it is gonna be a lighter armor or a forcefield type armor and maybe made more to simulate kryptonian powers. Honestly after finding out it was a power I hope he makes something that simulates tactile telekinesis.

I will admit if they do keep the tech/engineering I do hope it is different enough from Nat to be unique but does give them a chance to bond cause I do like the idea of Nat, I liked having brothers Irons and Jon, wish I could have met you sis you seem cool/you are our family too Ken get to have sibiling bonding.

But time will tell. I enjoy these talks :)

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Can Agritech startups solve the agriculture and farming issues in India?

The average agricultural output in India during the past 60 years has increased. That's on top of the overall productivity increase. India's green revolution mission, improved road and power generation infrastructure, increased the number of online agriculture store in India, agri-input and supply chain management, agri-process knowledge, and other changes have all contributed to this rise in agricultural output.

After India’s independence, the government made it a priority to increase food production to the point where there would be no need for imports. There is a significant void that needs to be addressed by the next generation of agriculturalists, despite the fact that both the central and state governments have launched numerous agricultural development programmes to boost the growth of the agricultural industry. Scientists developing new farm technology would benefit greatly from incorporating farmers' traditional wisdom, experience, and expertise into their designs. Building relationships with farmers can be challenging since most extension agencies lack a thorough understanding of their clientele. There is a lack of practical understanding of their perspectives and tendencies, their needs and interests, and their strengths and shortcomings. 

In order to achieve growth and agricultural development, this article presents several potential business prospects where startups in the form of agriculture companies in India might be formed. This would help the agricultural labourer, rural Indian citizens, farmers, as well as society as a whole. To maximise productivity and yield, farmers must employ effective inputs like fertilisers and agrochemicals. The bulk of the effort would go toward this. Based on this analysis, new ventures might be created to source and distribute agri-inputs to the sector's target customer. Seeds, insecticides, fertilisers, and agrochemicals are all examples of agricultural inputs that research shows farmers still have trouble getting when they need them. 

As a result, there is room for new ventures to explore areas like agri-market environment analysis, agricultural input segmentation, agri-product positioning, distribution channel design, and many others. Students majoring in farm science, agriculture biotechnology, or agriculture engineering may be inspired to help new businesses get off the ground. The goal of starting online agriculture store in India, doing their counselling, as well as providing assistance is to increase agricultural output by connecting farmers with specialists who can advise them on pest and disease prevention, crop protection, market fluctuations, crop prices, and animal health care. 

Startups offering agribusiness counselling and guidance can tell their clients about the supply and demand for various inputs, as well as the rental and purchase options for agricultural machinery and other necessities. The village, block, or district-level counselling and advice centres may be established if students majoring in plant breeding, agronomy, agri-extension & communication, horticulture, post-harvest technology, as well as animal husbandry were equipped with ICT skills and encouraged to do so. It's possible that in the future, these hubs may also offer soil testing, compost production, and plant nursery. 

Farmers, Input management, food processing units, agri-produce traders, as well as retailers are all part of the agri-business sector's supply and value chain, and they're all responsible for meeting customers' diverse needs in a timely and efficient manner. Subsistence farmers, high-tech agro-holdings, biotech boutiques, SMEs, and MNCs are all included in this sector's vast array of businesses. The success of modern agriculture depends on the creation of a viable value chain that benefits farmers and all other participants. 

Information about farmers' landholdings and cropping patterns,agri-produce traders, various types and quality of farm produce, a timeline of quantity production, as well as proper supply chain management from farm to retail, could all be provided by startups. 

Storage facilities in India play an important role in the country's efforts to ensure food safety and expand its agricultural sector. There are currently three government agencies working to increase the nation's massive storage and warehousing capacities. 

India currently holds more than 90mn metric tonnes of agricultural storage space or warehouses for use by government entities. They control 41% of the capacity, with the rest belonging to individual business owners, cooperatives, farmers, and so on. Millions of dollars worth of farm produce are lost each year despite the best efforts of governmental and private warehousing organisations, as well as cold chain logistics services. There is an urgent need for new businesses on a regional scale to oversee the management of farm produce in order to reduce waste and spoilage. Aside from agriculture, industries like retail trade have also felt the necessity for warehouses in the previous two decades. 

These days, warehouses aren't just places to preserve things for later use; they're also hubs for a variety of value-added operations that help reduce waste and keep costs down. Warehouses for agriculture companies in India are an integral aspect of the agricultural supply chain. However, the storage industry is local, disorganised, and fragmented, exactly like the agricultural market. Third-party logistic businesses, or public warehouses, are used by many small and medium-sized landowners. Warehouses like these are a great aid to farmers because they can store goods and even help with packing and shipping. 

Entrepreneurship in agri-tourism could help our country's rural and agricultural communities recover from their economic decline. Startups in the field of agritourism may in the future offer their customers the chance to harvest their own food at cost savings to both the consumer and the farmer. At the same time, a business of this type can teach curious tourists about farming techniques and climate-optimized plant varieties. 

Lohri, Holi, Sankranti, Navaratra, Deepawali, Bihu, Navakalever, Dussera as well as Pongal are just a few examples of the many festivals that can be celebrated in rural areas. Branding can involve arranging trips that teach foreigners about Indian customs and agriculture. Guests are often invited to stay the night in order to give them a flavour of the rustic lifestyle common in several nations. Over the course of the agricultural life cycle, there is a great need for a surge in the number of new businesses dedicated to supporting farmers. The agriculture and related sectors receive a sizable portion of the central government's current budget.

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Importance of Agriculture Equipment in India

Agriculture is a labor-intensive task that cannot be finished manually. As a result, equipment and machinery are required to do agricultural tasks. The following are some crucial details highlighting the significance of agricultural tools:

1. Agricultural equipment makes the process easier, quicker, and more productive by reducing labor-

intensive tasks. They are more readily available and guarantee no delays. This results in effective production.

2. Horticulture activities heavily rely on agricultural tools. It takes less time to get a healthy result when the right equipment is used for the job.

3. The procedures are made simpler by the dependence on equipment. In the past, the duties required physical effort and cattle. Currently, tools have greatly simplified the procedure.

The use, value, and significance of agricultural equipment

To meet the needs of the farmers, several agricultural methods and pieces of equipment are produced in India.

Future farmers depend on a variety of farm tools and equipment to make their work easier and need fewer staff members.

A complete spray system known as an agricultural sprayer uses pressure to force spray fluid from a tank to the nozzles, where it is then applied to the crop or soil.

What Is Farming Equipment?

Farmers may increase crop output and food production with the use of various agricultural technology and equipment. This tractor blower machine may be used for a variety of purposes.

Mechanization may be used in two different ways: partially, with people and animals performing some of the labour and machines

Mechanization has increased the speed and efficiency of farming operations. A farmer could clear one acre of land with two horses in a day; today, they can clear up to 12 acres in the same period. 

• Human labour is minimized when agricultural machinery is used in farming tasks.

• The use of chemical pesticides, better seed varieties, and enhanced agricultural equipment have all contributed to greater production. The productivity of workers has increased as a result of the use of machines.

• Labor-saving agricultural technology like rotavators, power tillers, and combine harvesters, among others, improves farmers& well-being.

• With the aid of agricultural machinery, farmers may swiftly convert a desolate plot of land into a productive farm, resulting in the efficient use of land.

• Mechanization is the only way for farmers to grow crops and grains large enough to fulfill the needs of a growing population.

 Agriculture Equipment in India Is Important

1. The quantity of labour performed by people is reduced while using high-tech farm technology and equipment.

2. The time spent on unnecessary agricultural tasks was decreased by the timely completion of farm machinery or implement projects.

3. Employing cutting-edge agricultural machinery and technology lowers labor costs and boosts farm profitability.

4. Agricultural tools may increase agricultural production and market food supplies.

The advantages of agricultural mechanization are numerous, and we have listed them here

• Mechanization has increased the speed and efficiency of farming operations. A farmer could

plough an acre of land with two horses in a day; nowadays, they can plough up to 12 acres in the same period of time.

• When agricultural machinery is used in farming operations, human work is minimized.

• The use of chemical pesticides, better seed varieties, and enhanced agricultural equipment have all contributed to greater production. The productivity of workers has increased as a result of the use of machines.

• Labor-saving agricultural technology like rotavators, power tillers, and combine harvesters, among others, improves farmers well-being.

• Farmers can swiftly turn a desolate plot of land into a successful farm.

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