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Gene editing makes list of top 6 agricultural technology innovations

Gene editing makes list of top 6 agricultural technology innovations

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Credit: Human Progress
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Thanks to advancements in technology, farmers can now do things that were once impossible. The agriculture industry is constantly evolving from drones that help with crop mapping to robots that pick fruit. In this blog post, we will take a look at 6 of the most innovative technologies currently being used in agriculture!

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The Internet of Things, or IoT, is one of the most innovative technologies currently being used in agriculture. IoT refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items that are connected to the internet. It is just one of many examples of technology in agriculture industry today. This network allows these objects to collect and exchange data.

There is a lot of potential for agricultural robotics. They can help with things like seeding, planting, and crop maintenance. There are already some companies that are making robots for these purposes. One example is the Harvest Croo from Abundant Robotics. This robot is designed to pick apples.

Another promising area for agricultural robotics is precision agriculture. This is where robots are used to collect data about crops. This data can be used to optimize things like irrigation and fertilizer use.

Agricultural biotechnology is one of the most exciting and rapidly-growing areas of agriculture today. From developing new ways to produce more food with less water and fewer inputs to engineering plants that are more resistant to pests and diseases, agricultural biotechnology is helping farmers around the world meet the challenges of a growing population.

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