RIYADH [Saudi Arabia], A report released by the World Economic Forum highlights emerging technological solutions and strategies that will shape the global agricultural system and contribute to food security. Insights are provided in the report “Agritech: Shaping agriculture in emerging economies, today and tomorrow”. Integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in the agriculture sector The report also calls on governments and the private sector to address the issue at scale and ensure that the technological transition is inclusive. “For all stakeholders,” said Sebastian Bacup, head of networks and partnerships at the World Economic Forum. Building trust through technology, or a mix of physical and digital channels, the report said technologies – such as augmented reality, artificial intelligence
Weather forecasting, traceability, smart logistics solutions and the Internet of Things – are promising solutions that can reduce information gaps and better equip farmers to manage the challenges.These technologies have been described as key to transforming the agricultural sector to grow an additional 70% of food. For 9.1 billion people by 2050, however, they have yet to be adopted last-mile, especially by smallholders and women farmers in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The report also notes that challenges such as the effects of climate change have increased the frequency of natural disasters. And soil erosion is a significant threat to food production globally. To address these challenges, it is essential that every stakeholder in the agriculture sector becomes more informed to facilitate informed decision making."In the agricultural sector, emerging economies are facing common constraints. Agritech has transformative potential to empower farmers to better manage climate change and reduce pressure on precious natural resources." Srinivasan Krishnan, chairperson of PwC India, said, “Resources like water and soil." "
Weather forecasting, traceability, smart logistics solutions and the Internet of Things – are promising solutions that can reduce information gaps and better equip farmers to manage the challenges.These technologies have been described as key to transforming the agricultural sector to grow an additional 70% of food. For 9.1 billion people by 2050, however, they have yet to be adopted last-mile, especially by smallholders and women farmers in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The report also notes that challenges such as the effects of climate change have increased the frequency of natural disasters. And soil erosion is a significant threat to food production globally. To address these challenges, it is essential that every stakeholder in the agriculture sector becomes more informed to facilitate informed decision making."In the agricultural sector, emerging economies are facing common constraints. Agritech has transformative potential to empower farmers to better manage climate change and reduce pressure on precious natural resources." Srinivasan Krishnan, chairperson of PwC India, said, “Resources like water and soil." "
