Advancements in farming techniques and machinery have inflated the speed, scale, and productivity of farm equipment, leading to efficient land cultivation. Future agriculture utilizes sophisticated technologies, such as robots, temperature & moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. These precision agriculture techniques and advanced systems could further increase yields, build sustainability and resilience across crop cultivation, and enhance the efficiency of water and other inputs.
Efficient machinery ad genome editing could deliver the next productivity leap
Only about one-quarter of farms currently use connected equipment or devices to access data in the U.S., a pioneer country in connectivity. The success and sustainability of the world depend on technology transformation, and those that embrace it at the outset stand a higher chance of thriving in agriculture’s connectivity-driven future.
Indoor Farming
Vertical farming is conceptualized as developing or creating crops/plants in upward stacked layers. The modern cultivation method has limited land and water requirements, no real dependency on the weather, and is pesticide-free. The scientific approach of these cultivating techniques makes them promising for a sustainable future as they require 95% less water, less space, and no soil compared to other farming methods.
Vertical Farming
DBMR Research shows that the global hydroponics market is expected to reach $17.9 billion by 2026. The hydroponics market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.53% from 2020 to 2027. Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants in water using mineral nutrient solutions without soil. The technique has proven direct exposure to nutrient-filled water, making it a more practical and versatile growth method than traditional irrigation.
Smart Farming
The management concept is primarily focused on providing the agricultural industry with the infrastructure to leverage advanced technologies, including big data, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, analytics, connected sensors, and other emerging technologies to improve the observation and care of crops. These new technologies enhance decision-making, enabling variability and risk management to optimize yields and boost economics. They can improve the well-being of livestock, addressing the rising concerns over animal welfare if deployed in animal husbandry.
Genome Editing
Gene editing refers to a method of selective breeding, allowing genetic material to be added, removed, or altered at particular locations in the genome. The technology can be deployed to eradicate undesirable genes in crops, such as the genes responsible for browning in mushrooms. The plants can be engineered to resist threats such as insects or diseases and preserve the shelf life of foods in numerous ways.
Crop Breeding
Farmers bred crops and animals to draw out traits to produce more wholesome and sustainable. This rapidly advancing science uses genetic and biotechnological innovations to develop better crop varieties. Techniques such as marker-assisted selection assist plant breeders in quickly choosing plants with desirable traits.
“Together let's work towards finding the finest technologies and solutions in the field of farming to build a sustainable future with innovation.”
The world’s population is on its way to reaching 9.7 billion by 2050; simultaneously, the supply side faces constraints in land and farming inputs. The next wave of innovations in agriculture is required to ensure the right balance between producing more food and sustaining the planet. Indoor vegetable cultivating is highly beneficial to the customary agribusiness. It allows minute control over environmental conditions such as temperature and pH balance and maximizes exposure to nutrients and water. A vertically farmed acre can produce food three times faster than any traditional farming. Undoubtedly, we can presume that indoor cultivating is the eventual fate of the country.
The conference's main objective is to get a deep knowledge about farming techniques, technology, various scientific research and methods such as genome editing working in the growth of the agriculture sector, impact of plant and crop growers in the agricultural market, and influence of medicinal plants in the current scenario. Precision Indoor Farming can replicate the heat and light of the sun by using LED lights, 70% of water can be conversed due to the design, and the crop production is more significant owing to the use of specified mixtures of nutrients.
The world population has tripled in the last 70 years, and that’s a rate of increase that is likely to get faster. Agriculture must embrace a transformation consisting of these advanced farming techniques and solutions to address world hunger. Industrial buyers' product quality is a significant concern in pharmaceutical crop applications. The controlled environment production offers additional control over growing conditions and reduces the risk of unwanted escape of bio-crops into the environment.
The conference aims to enhance the knowledge about future farming techniques and solutions for Year-Round Crop Production. The water supply is projected to fall 40% short of meeting global water needs by 2030, and rising nutrient costs will pressure profit margins. About one-quarter of arable land is degraded and needs significant restoration to sustain crops at scale. Vertical cultivating permits us to g crops using 70% to 95% less water than typical farming and provides specific nutrients. Agriculture remains less digitized compared to other industries. The conference reflects on sophisticated digital tools, efficient machinery, and genetics needed to help farmers use resources more efficiently and sustainably. We will discuss the profitable opportunities and integration of advanced technologies including, crop monitoring, equipment managemrobotsnes and agrobots, smart sensors and big data, and autonomous farming machinery.
The conference features short talks, breakout sessions, and a farmers’ focus on emerging agriculture technologies. The speakers will share their experiences, developments, new techniques, and challenges throughout the event. The topic will cover a wide array of future farming methods, including smart farming, genome editing, crop breeding, and many more. There will be 15+ speakers, 10+ hours, 15+ sessions, and 200+ delegates. Organizations can put forward their expertise, connect with business leaders worldwide, and meet with government entities. The virtual discussion will highlight strategic market growth analysis, trend analysis, application niches and dominance, geographic expansions, and product launches, among others.
Join us for an enriching knowledge fest, and explore future farming techniques with industry experts
Senior Consultant : Zbornica kmetijskih in živilskih podjetij
Director of Innovation HUB : ICEMD - Instituto Innovación de ESIC
Chief Executive Officer - Schway Ltd
Head - Hydroponics : Dabur India Limited
Industrial Designer : Thomas Jefferson University
CEO - Sunater Farm and Agro Venture
Project Education Coordinator - Wageningen University & Research