Modern Technology in Agriculture in India

Modern Technology in Agriculture in India
Modern Technology in Agriculture is nothing but to reduce the human efforts. Most of the foreign countries are following modern technology in agriculture and generating profits. By applying this method, farmers are gaining more profits and able to increase their productivity of yield. In this blog we are going to describe the types of technology. Hence you can relax and sit back because all you need is to read it to know about it.

Types of Modern Technology in Agriculture

Information Technology in Agriculture
  • Information Technology helps the farmers to think proper ideas and take decisions to increase the productivity of their yields.
  • Information Technology improves and strengthens the agriculture sector in India.
  • Through Information Technology we can know the information regarding weather forecasting and climatic conditions.
  • It helps in developing natural and better agricultural practices.
  • It explores marketing system, price, and reduction in agricultural risks and increases income.
  • Nowadays, Information Technology is used to implement online trading of agricultural products.
  • Information Technology can optimize various inputs such as water, pests, fertilizers, and seeds.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology in Agriculture
  • Most of the Farmers are using Global Positioning System technology for better results.
  • By applying GPS devices to your tractors. You can set your machine in auto driving mode, and this process can plough your field without humans.
  • In GPS we have to set the programme and instructions to do the cultivation, sowing, watering, and also we can set instructions to apply fertilizers in your field.
  • By applying this technique farmers can save their money and time.
Nanotechnology in Agriculture
  • Nanotechnology is commonly used in agricultural products.
  • It is used to protect the crops in the field. They can monitor the growth of plants and detect the diseases in plants.
  • Electroscope technique helps to absorb the fertilizers and pesticides in your field.
  • It is used to study plants hormones and its regulations.
  • Carbon Nanotubes are useful in detecting and killing the pathogens and viruses in the crops.
Breeding in Agriculture
  • Plant breeding increases the yield and productivity of the crops.
  • Breeding is used to develop new kinds of a crop from a single crop.
  • The evolution of new crops can be done by Hybridization, and Tissue culture.
  • At present agriculture system, breeding is necessary, and it gives a huge opportunity for the farmers.
    • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
    Irrigation System in Agriculture
    • It provides water to the large farms of agriculture fields, and also we can find water resources in dryland areas.
    • There are some technologies like preparing farm ponds, which we can store water in them.
    • Drip irrigation and sprinklers can provide water to all the areas in the field.
    • The artificial rainfall provides water facilities even in drought situations and in drought-prone areas.

    Advantages of Modern Technology in Agriculture

    • Modern machines can reduce efforts of farmers.
    • It can reduce the production time.
    • It is used to supply water to the crops.
    • Machines are useful for sowing the seeds.
    • It is chemical pest control.
    • Improves fertility of the soil.
    • Increase the price and demand of the products.
    • Reduce the impact on the ecosystem.

    Disadvantages of Modern Technology in Agriculture

    • Due to lack of practical knowledge, farmers cant handle the machines properly.
    • Maintenance cost is very high.
    • Over usage of machines may lead to environmental damage.
    • It is efficient but it has side effects and drawbacks.
    • Most of the farmers dont know about the usage of modern machines.

    Conclusion

    These are the modern technologies in agriculture in India. You can use them in your farms which will increase the productivity. Since there are many advantages and disadvantages of modern technology in agriculture. We hope these modern techniques of agriculture will help you.
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