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In the Know: This Week’s Agritech Round-up (January 12, 2018)

The world of agritech is changing every day. Check out our weekly round-up to stay in-the-know on the evolving world that is agriculture technology.

10 Ag Tech Advancements From 2017

There are many new innovations that will change how farmers do business within the next few years. From incorporating robots into the planting of corn to data-captured devices and drones, farming will see plenty of new ag tech advancements.

Read more here, via Agriculture.com.


Importance of Agricultural Technology

The benefits of agricultural technology are endless. From higher crop productivity to the reduced impact on natural ecosystems and increased worker safety, farmers will no longer have to apply fertilizers and water across entire fields themselves.

Read more here, via the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.


Expanding the Potential of Supply Chain Visibility with Blockchain

In a survey conducted by Chain Business Insights last year, more than a third of supply chain professionals said they are already implementing blockchain-based solutions, and a quarter said they are at least familiar with the technology.

Read more here, via PYMNTS.com.


5 Precision Agriculture Technologies to Watch in 2018

The push toward collecting data on every aspect of the farm has taken off over the past few years, and it’s likely that there will continue to be an increase in tools that translate data into information farmers can use.

Read more here, via Farm and Dairy.