Agriculture is absolutely vital for every society and region, which is going to face enormous challenges in the upcoming years. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) predicts that the global population would reach 9.6 billion by 2050. In order to keep pace, food production must increase by 70 percent by 2050.
The smart agriculture market is expected to reach USD 18.45 Billion in 2022 and to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% during the forecast period.
Government is showing an increased interest in promoting smart farming as the recent climate change estimates predict an increment in production potential. As per a latest estimate, about 60% of farmlands in Britain are now managed by precision methods including sensor systems, cameras, drones, microphones, virtual field maps, analytics, GPS guides tractors etc.
Emerging technologies in farming sector are leading to a remarkable shift in the way food and farm products are produced. The focus is on to improve the ability of farmers to transform their operations.
Aiming a mission of bringing all stakeholders at one platform, the European Intelligent Agriculture congress will feature, displays and presentations of currently available and near future agri-tech innovations by leading industry researchers, product developers and will also delve deeper into constructive solutions for implementation challenges faced by farmers using these technologies.
The European Intelligent Agriculture Congress scheduled for 17 - 18 October 2016 in London, UK will be focusing on two major segments: Crop Farming & Livestock farming from the aspect of latest advancements in the applications of:
• Big Data & Data Analytics
• Drones
• Robotics & Automation
• Internet Of AgriThings
I tagged along with the precision crew at John Deere dealer Riesterer and Schnell in eastern Wisconsin last week. Among the several takeaways from the visit, they told me there’s one precision tool in particular that’s really paying off for farmers right now.
DigiFarm VBN is a proven leader in providing RTK Correction Services across the Midwest and beyond, via cellular based RTK network. We have been in business since 2011 working with farmers, Ag retailers, and precision Ag dealers
We leverage our years of experience and industry knowledge to deliver solutions that keep you moving forward. For more than 30 years, our team of entrepreneurs and technicians have focused on understanding the hurdles you face. Then we brainstorm possibilities. Whether it’s offering a replacement part, repairing parts that aren’t working or creating custom solutions for your challenge. We’re experts in ag equipment electronic parts and systems. But more importantly, we make connections to keep your operation moving forward.
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