Technology has played a huge role in developing the
agricultural industry. now it is possible to produce crops in a barren region
by use of agricultural biotechnology. With this technology, plants have been
engineered to survive in drought conditions. Through genetic engineering
scientists have managed to introduce traits into existing genes with a goal of
making crops resistant to droughts and pests.
For Example, A
bacterium known as ”Bacillus Thuringiensis” acts like a reservoir , it enables
crops to be insect-resistant , so these genetically modified crops will grow
without any interference from pests. The discovery of this technology is being
used in developing countries to grow cash crops like cotton, since this
genetically engineered cotton plants are pest resistant, they grow better than
the normal cotton plants hence yielding good results.
In dry areas like deserts, farmers have embraced technology
to irrigate their crops. A good example is in Egypt, were farmers use water
pumps to collect water from river Nile to their crops. Most of these farmers
grow rice which needs a lot of water, so they manage to grow this rice using
irrigation methods enhanced by advanced technology. Advanced water sprinklers
are being used to irrigate big farms and this helps the crops get enough water
which is essential in their growth. Some farmers mix nutrients in this water,
so also improves on the growth of these crops.
Technology has turned farming into a real business, now
farmers have electrified every process, a consumer can place an order straight
online, and the product will be transported from the farm to the consumer in
time when it’s still fresh. This saves the farmer money and it cuts out
mediators who tend to buy low from farmers and sell high to end consumers.
Every farmer uses this technology in their own way. Some use it to create
fertilizers, others use it to market their products, and others use it in
production.
