If you ever pay attention to the news (both global and local) you cannot help but notice the fact that petroleum products are gradually and will soon lose their"prestige"due to their numerous side effects eventually Nigeria will have to lean on agriculture and not just "agriculture" but extensive agriculture.
Even in countries with harsh weather conditions agriculture is not just a source of livelihood within such countries but agricultural products also make the exports. Then how come Nigeria with its vast lands and rains is still a food importer? Is there something about agriculture we are yet to learn or apply?
I am sure you know the answer is yes, Agricultural technology!
Below are some reasons why this is not a hunch but is a call for Nigerian stakeholders to look more carefully into this venture and see how much they can rake out.
When Agricultural technology is applied, farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target very specific areas, or even treat individual plants differently. Benefits include:
- Higher crop productivity
- Decreased use of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, which in turn keeps food prices down
- Reduced impact on natural ecosystems
- Less runoff of chemicals into rivers and groundwater
- Increased worker safety
- In addition, robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air and water quality. It also gives producers greater control over plant and animal production, processing, distribution, and storage, which results in:
- Greater efficiencies and lower prices
- Safer growing conditions and safer foods
- Reduced environmental and ecological impact
This are the major benefits of agricultural technology, there are more and we will appreciate it if you submit you observations, recommendations, and questions.
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