Food Chain - Issue 199 - April 2024 | Page 23

____________________________________________________________________________________ Sustainable agriculture

Precision farming

Mark Telford , Managing Director at Forth Engineering , shares why engineers will be vital in cultivating agricultural innovation

Boosting productivity , increasing food security , and empowering farmers with data-driven insights are just a few of the reasons why championing innovation from engineers in agriculture will help the industry become more resilient .

The UK Government announced last month that it would provide £ 220 million in funding to protect the future of an industry in crisis . Supporting the implementation of innovative technologies in British farms , this funding is essential in providing tools that mitigate the current challenges within the agricultural industry .
Engineers are vital in addressing these challenges with the future in mind . Using precision farming technologies , AI-driven data analytics , and sustainable solutions , the expertise of engineers up and down the country will address labor shortages and ensure long-term food security for the country .
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