Are sensors and satellites changing the future of agriculture?

26 February, 2026, 05:15 pm

Last modified: 26 February, 2026, 05:19 pm

Are sensors and satellites changing the future of agriculture?

26 February, 2026, 05:15 pm

Last modified: 26 February, 2026, 05:19 pm

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, while the number of farms around the world is declining, the ones that remain are increasingly technology-dependent. That is, every inch of soil is now monitored by sensors, artificial intelligence, and software.

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