| | OCTOBER 20208EXPERTS TALKThe use of autonomous machinery is increasing in our day-to-day lives with its influence across verticals. It is being considered as a great technological tool to assist farmers in mitigating some of the toughest agricultural challenges and help increase farm productivity through a comprehensive technological ecosystem. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have undoubtedly revolutionized the agricultural industry with their increased applications in recent years. But while significant strides have been made, there are still some inhibiting factors that continue to hinder efficiencies in farming practices. For a farmer managing hundreds of acres of land, the challenges are all too familiar. Variances in terrain, increased invasion by pests and difficulty predicting future crop growth cycles are some of the issues that negatively impact agricultural productivity. Challenges faced by the Agricultural IndustryIn the agricultural industry, one of the primary challenges farmers face is dealing with pests and the By Karthik Shankaran, Chief Innovation Officer, Detroit Engineered ProductsHolding over two decades of experience, Karthik is driving innovation at DEP.HOW AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY CAN BE INCREASED USING DRONESTHOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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