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The role of modern agricultural technology in improving productivity and land use efficiency

According to a review published in *Frontiers in Plant Science*, modern agricultural technologies include precision agriculture, biotechnology, smart irrigation, automation and robotics, vertical farming, and artificial intelligence. Precision agriculture can increase yields by 20-30% and reduce input waste by 40-60%; biotechnology such as Bt cotton reduces pesticide use by 50%; smart irrigation improves water efficiency by 40-60%; automation reduces labor costs by 25%; vertical farming increases yields by 10-20 times and saves 95% of water; AI prediction accuracy exceeds 90%. However, high costs, technological illiteracy, and regulatory barriers hinder adoption by smallholder farmers. Policy support, public-private partnerships, and training are key to promoting equitable adoption.

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AI, Drones, and Precision Agriculture: Global Agriculture Moves Towards a New Intelligent Era

Artificial intelligence, drones, and precision agriculture technologies are deeply integrating, driving global agriculture into an era of data-driven intelligent production. This article analyzes how this trend reshapes crop protection, farm operations, and the global food system from the perspectives of technological innovation, industrial impact, and sustainable development.

Maia Te Kahurangi2 min read

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Food security, inputs and supply shocks

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