Usage of Technology in the Agricultural Sector

Radhika Kapur*

Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author: Radhika Kapur, Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India.

Received: March 14, 2018; Published: May 28, 2018

Citation: Radhika Kapur. “Usage of Technology in the Agricultural Sector". Acta Scientific Agriculture 2.6 (2018).

Abstract

  Agriculture is regarded as a primary occupation of the individuals in rural areas. To feed the increasing population, it is essential to introduce modern and innovative techniques in the agricultural sector. New technologies are required to encourage the yield frontiers to an advanced stage, make use of the inputs resourcefully and diversify to a more sustainable and higher value cropping patterns. These are all knowledge intensive technologies that require both a strong research and extension system and skilled farmers. In addition, it also requires a strengthened interface, where emphasis is put on communal exchange of information, bringing advantages to all. Making use of resources in an effective manner is stated as the driving force behind the use of agricultural technologies. Several resource conservation technologies are, green manure, crop rotations etc [1].

Keywords: Technology; Agricultural Sector; Production; Sustainable Farming Systems; Information Technology

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