GrainsWest Tech 2020

Tech 2020 grainswest.com 37 BY JACK GATES IMAGES COURTESY OF FARMERS EDGE How interconnectivity will transformagriculture Until recently, the concept of a digitally connected farm seemed far off. In fact, it is the emerging reality for modern farming. From sensors that offer constant soil analysis, to software programs that provide real-time crop data for tractor cabs, the technology is at a farmer’s doorstep, bringing with it a host of opportunities and challenges. THE PLUGGED-IN FARMER