EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE

ISBN-13: 9786207458721 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str.

Matthew N. O. Sadiku; John B. Ameobi; Chandra M. M. Kotteti

Opis

Agriculture is the practice of cultivating natural resources to sustain human life. It is a key economic sector of any nation. It is a big business that plays an essential role in world economy. It provides us with indispensable resources such as food, medicine, fiber, and energy. Agriculture is critically important for the future of our modern society.The agricultural industry is constantly evolving, and advancements in technology continue to reshape the way we approach farming. The industry is under pressure to tackle some challenges and meet world population's increasing food demand. To achieve this goal, new technologies and solutions are being applied in agriculture, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, Internet of things, big data, cloud computing, soft computing, business computing, 3D printing, wearables, 5G, cybersecurity, social media, gamification, virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain. This book examines seventeen emerging technologies and their impact on agriculture. It is a comprehensive introductory text on the issues, ideas, theories, and problems of emerging technologies in agriculture.