It is widely agreed that today’s global agriculture system is a social and environmental failure. Business as usual is no longer an option: biodiversity loss and nitrogen pollution are exceeding planetary limits, and catastrophic risks of climate change demand immediate action.

South Africa's farmers compete in a global village and have to use the latest technology to ensure that decision-making is as effective as possible. Technology also has an important role to play in empowering small-scale farmers to make their businesses more viable. 

A new study contrasts many recent headlines reporting that robots will take over our jobs in the future. Pearson, in partnership with Nesta and the Oxford Martin School, recently released a report entitled “The Future of Skills: Employment in 2030” which forecasts that only one in five workers are in professions that will shrink worldwide.

As the food industry continues to evolve, advanced technology is becoming a more prominent part of farming. In recent interviews, three experts shared their ideas about the future of farming and tech.

The breakneckgrowth of food demand due to the growing population worldwide is driving the demand for smart agriculture.

By combining the propellers of a quadcopter with an ingenious jumping mechanism, CropHopper is able to quickly travel across fields and work for much longer than a drone.

Traditional irrigation often has several challenges, from inefficient watering systems to inadequate distribution. The issue with these practices is they lead to higher costs and environmental concerns for the farming industry.