Reinventing Agriculture with Technology to survive COVID-19

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The use of technology even in the most manpower based industries like agriculture is not unknown to people for a decade. But, who ever have thought that this technology is going to save agricultural practices in today’s pandemic situation.

Yes, with the proper utilization of technology in agriculture, smooth and systematic sustaining of productivity is possible even when social distancing is encouraged. Simply what technology do is give power to the hands of a single person instead of the masses that will help to avoid large gathering which is common in agricultural works.

If you want to know how, just go through the content given below. At the end of this blog, you will also get information about experts who are providing free consultation related to this.

How technology is helping agriculture in COVID-19?

Mechanical Soil Ploughing

There are many types of machinery available in the market that can do the work of the 10 persons. Many developed countries are already utilizing these machines for their agricultural needs. Some of the common machinery are tractors, field cultivators, seeders and planters, etc. The best thing about these types of machinery is that only a single to a handful of people are enough to operate them. You can also rent them instead of purchasing which makes it available to small to large size farmers. This will keep the continuity of production in agriculture.

Automated irrigation system

Irrigation is one of the most important parts of agricultural practices. Without timely irrigation, the plants will never grow or even live to produce foods and fabrics. Most of the time it takes lots of people to irrigate a large field. But, with the use of technology like a pipeline system connected to nozzles and sensors, there is no need to worry about it anymore. The sensors will collect data from the soil about its moisture content and alert you when it is low. So, you can quickly start watering the plants without overdoing it. Just a click of few buttons and the sensors will also do the irrigation for you.

Advanced Weather Tracking

Knowing the current weather condition is highly essential. Or else, you may end up destroying your crops instead of nurturing it. There is no need for you to keep an eye on the sky all the time. You will directly get information from the meteorological office about the weather. So, you can know whether it is going to rain or be sunny which will help you to take action accordingly.

App-based Inventory Management

Management of the inventory items is really difficult for farmers. There are so many things to keep track of like fertilizers, tools, etc that most of the time everything gets mixed up ending in disaster. But, with the inventory management facility, you will have everything in one place, i.e. in your app. The app will inform you when the fertilizers are low or who have borrowed your instruments. So, you will never lose any crop or instrument anymore.

Online information and market contacts

Selling the crops at the right price in the market has always been a great concern among the farmers. With the apps, you can now get market-related information all the time. Also, you will be able to contact the best agents to sell your crops instead of selling it to your local agents providing low prices. This is a good way to get what you deserve and in the safest way possible in this COVID-19.

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