Question: What is the most exciting application of technology in the field of agriculture that you have seen?
Keywords: agriculture, application, discovery
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Genome sequencing.
Close examination of the entire genome sequence of a plant reveals information about it and its potential interaction with the environment. Genome sequences are identifying how organisms operate that previously (last 3-5 years) would be unimaginable to consider. The genome sequence is revolutionising plant science and will help to speed up improvements to plant growth and quality.
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Hi @davidmcaffe,
I really agree with @kaiser’s answer. Genome sequencing is helping scientists answer questions on everything from how plants and animals function, to identifying viruses and developing vaccines.
In my specific field of animal welfare, remote sensing technologies that track an animal’s behaviour (GPS tracking etc.) is an exciting new technology. This allows animals in the paddock to be monitored remotely and can give farmers information about their welfare. You can identify things like when a cow is calving, how they are grazing, and when they are being chased by predators – all from your office!!
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I completely agree with Brent. In today’s era Genome sequencing is one of the most exciting thing that has the potential to impact agriculture and bring about a revolution.
But I also feel that the introduction of dwarf genes into crops and their consequent impact on agriculture, leading to green revolution was very exciting and we have seen the impact. The term “Green Revolution” refers to the huge increases in grain yields after the 1960s, resulting from the introduction of new varieties of wheat and rice, particularly for use in the developing world. This development was a major factor in maintaining per capita food supplies worldwide in the late 20th Century despite a doubling in the world population during this time and was recognised by the award in 1978 of the Nobel Peace prize to Norman Borlaug of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). Borlaug developed high yielding wheat varieties suitable for growing in sub-tropical and tropical climates. The higher grain yields were obtained in part through increased use of fertilisers and pesticides. However, the heavier grain caused the plants to become unstable and prone to lodging (falling over) in high winds and rain. Borlaug introduced dwarfing genes into wheat giving the plants a stronger, shorter stem that resisted lodging. To me that was very exciting application.
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I just loved seeing satellite imagery being used to drive variable rate application of fertiliser on tractors.
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