The Next Level In Farming, 5 Technologies to Watch Out For

 Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, however, the technology and the methods that we use are still a long way from what you could consider as technological advancements. But then, there is a fundamental problem, as we are still struggling to give a structure and process to the way the farmers have access to better seeds, fertilizer and data that would help them have higher yields.

Also, there is the problem of providing water all through the year which is one of the major concerns because one year of low rainfall often means a disastrous situation for thousands of farmers across the country.

But across the world, farming is headed towards a whole new dimension altogether. Technology is changing the face of farming in ways we could have never imagined a few years back. Let's have a look at 5 technologies that are helping farmers rise above the autonomous drones for farming and helping them become masters of their own destiny.

Wi-Fi-connected crops:

In a world, where almost everything is getting connected to the internet, it was only a matter of time before this happened. It might sound futuristic; however, the technology is already here.

Farmers can now finally automate the way they do farming by placing electronic sensors across the field, which constantly keeps feeding data to a farm based server or over the cloud helping them keep an eye on changing conditions. This data is then automatically analyzed to relay information to the farm's automated irrigation system, which then delivers the requisite fertilizer (in some cases) and delivers the exact amount of water required through a series of drip tape and hoses running across the crop rows, thereby, maximizing efficiency.

Moreover, farmers can access all the data anywhere through their smartphones, laptops or tablets. This technology is revolutionizing farming by eliminating the need for manually testing soil conditions (which is a slow process) since the system is smart enough in monitoring soil conditions including the capability to monitor the level of nitrogen in the soil.