Smart Innovation in Agriculture - Hardcover

by Adele Stewart (Editor)

Agriculture refers to the practice of cultivating soil, developing crops and raising livestock. The broad categories of agricultural products include fuels, foods, raw materials and fibers. Agricultural production can benefit from innovation by increasing productivity, while managing the natural resources efficiently. This promotes sustainability in the long run and reduces the damaging effects of production on the environment. Innovation in agriculture is associated with the management of farms using technologies, such as drones, Internet of things, artificial intelligence and robotics to improve the quality as well as quantity of products, while minimizing the need for human labor in production. Innovations in agriculture technologies encompass developments in precision agriculture, water management technology, farm automation and genetics. These developments enable safer, smarter and more productive farming. The topics included in this book on smart innovation in agriculture are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. For all those who are interested in this subject, it can prove to be an essential guide.