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Agriculture in the Modern World

Background
It is important to stay up to date on current events and things going on in the country and in the
world. Keeping current on how it affects the agriculture industry helps us understand the needs
for farm to food system. With data analytics, large chunk of data is compressed to draw out
meaningful conclusions.
Directions
Look for an article from the last year that highlights data analytics in the agriculture industry. It
can be at the local, state, national, or global level. Read the article completely, then fill out the
current event report below.

Name: Martinez, Alliah Mae S.

Date:
Title of Article: Current Progress and Future Prospects of Agriculture Technology: Gateway
to Sustainable Agriculture
Date of Publication: April 21, 2023
Authors and Affiliation: Nawab Khan ,Ram L. Ray ,Ghulam Raza Sargani ,Muhammad
Ihtisham ,Muhammad Khayyam and Sohaib Ismail
The authors are affiliated with various institutions
Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/9/4883
Summary of the article (2 paragraphs with complete sentences): DO NOT COPY THE
ABSTRACT.
Current Progress and Future Prospects of Agriculture Technology: Gateway to Sustainable
Agriculture" delves into how technology is changing agriculture and stresses the need for innovation
to solve industry problems. It talks about how advanced technologies, such as the Internet of Things
(IoT), are being integrated into various agricultural applications, showing how data-centric practices
are becoming more prevalent and how technological advancements can lead to sustainable agriculture.
The article offers insights into how technology can improve productivity, efficiency, and
sustainability in the agricultural sector, highlighting important tactics, obstacles, and opportunities for
the future of sustainable agriculture.

(2) Interesting facts/data from the article:

1. In order to fulfill the world’s expanding food demand in the future, the article emphasizes the
necessity of a 70% increase in food production from current levels worldwide, underscoring the
enormous task that the agricultural sector has in guaranteeing food security for the world’s
population.

2. In order to support AgTech entrepreneurs and develop the future of food through the use of
new technologies, it mentions the collaboration of major technology and agriculture companies
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like Google, Microsoft, Bayer, John Deere and Pepsi with organizations like Farm2050. This
highlights a significant industry wide initiative towards advancing agricultural technology.

(1) Important statement from the article and how it affected you.
- Statement:
The article "Current Progress and Future Prospects of Agriculture Technology:
Gateway to Sustainable Agriculture" states that in order to fulfill the future food
demand, global food output must increase by 70% over current levels. This claim
emphasizes how difficult it is for the agriculture sector to guarantee food security for
the world's population. It emphasizes the size and urgency of the work that has to be
done to fulfill the growing need for food, as well as the crucial role that cutting-edge
agricultural technologies will play in attaining sustainable agriculture and supplying
food in the future. This data serves as a sobering reminder of how urgently the
agricultural industry must innovate and work together to address the problems
brought on by population expansion, resource scarcity, environmental concerns, and
other variables affecting food production and security.

- Your feedback:
- The article "Current Progress and Future Prospects of Agriculture Technology: Gateway to
Sustainable Agriculture" elicited feedback that underscores the pivotal function of
technological innovation in propelling sustainable agriculture. It emphasizes how technology
breakthroughs have revolutionized conventional farming methods and shows how new
opportunities have emerged in the face of several obstacles the agriculture industry must
overcome. This criticism is probably in line with the idea that agriculture needs to constantly
innovate and adapt in order to meet global concerns like food security, resource management,
and environmental sustainability. It emphasizes how crucial it is to use technology to advance
agriculture and create a more sustainable and effective food production system that can satisfy
the needs of an expanding population while having the least negative effects on the
environment.

- Reflection:
- "Current Progress and Future Prospects of Agriculture Technology: Gateway to Sustainable
Agriculture," it is clear that integrating cutting-edge technologies into agriculture is essential
to achieving sustainability and resolving the problems the sector is currently facing. In all
phases of the agricultural process—from planting to harvesting, packing, and shipping—the
essay emphasizes the necessity for innovation. This all-encompassing strategy emphasizes
how technology may improve agricultural output, efficiency, and sustainability.
Furthermore, the focus on cooperation between big technology and agriculture corporations
and groups like Farm2050 represents a group effort to advance agricultural technology.
Fostering innovation, assisting AgTech entrepreneurs, and influencing the direction of food
production all depend on this cooperative approach. Overall, the article sheds light on the
transformative impact of technology on agriculture, emphasizing the importance of
sustainable practices, resource management, and environmental stewardship. It serves
as a call to action for the industry to embrace technological advancements, foster
innovation, and work towards a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector to
meet the demands of a growing global population.
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Worksheet Details (Not to be included in the printed worksheet)

Font: Times New Roman, 11a
Margins: 1” all across
Paper Size: A4
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Deadline : March 21, 2024 (until 5:00 PM only)