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What is the primary purpose of using technology in smart agriculture?
What is one of the major benefits of implementing smart agriculture?
By what percentage can farmers potentially increase crop yields through smart agriculture?
What technology is NOT typically associated with smart agriculture?
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What is a significant environmental benefit of smart agriculture mentioned?
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Study Notes
Smart Agriculture
- Smart agriculture leverages technology like sensors, location systems, and robots.
- These elements connect and exchange data to gather and analyze information about crops or livestock.
- Based on the collected data, smart agriculture systems make decisions and take actions such as applying water or fertilizer.
- Smart agriculture offers significant benefits: quick responses, high precision, and substantial savings in water, energy, fertilizers, and labor.
- One company involved in smart agriculture claims that farms have realized up to 85% water savings and 50% energy cost reductions while using less fertilizer.
- Crop yields have been reported to increase by up to 40% with the implementation of smart agriculture.
- The relatively low cost of digital technology presents an attractive opportunity to enhance food production in Japan sustainably and without environmental harm.
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Explore how smart agriculture utilizes technology and data to enhance crop and livestock management. Learn about the benefits, such as significant water and energy savings, increased crop yields, and sustainable farming practices. This quiz will delve into the tools and impacts of smart agricultural systems.