5 Innovative Agricultural Practices That Are Changing the World

Agriculture has undergone a radical transformation with precision farming involving big data, drones, sensors, and farm management software. Urban agriculture, vertical farms, drones, AI, and autonomous machines are driving much of the change. Vertical farming offers yields that are nearly 10 times more efficient than traditional agriculture, and smart design can reduce waste and increase yields. Drones now supplement pollination efforts that bees have traditionally completed. In terms of automation, AI is being used in China to track pigs' location, health, and wellbeing, while blockchain is being used for traceability and supply chains. Finally, genetic editing via CRISPR/Cas9 is being used to alter cows' gut microbes to reduce methane output and grow more food.