Agriculture is a large-scale production industry. And this industry has, of course, been affected by industrial and technological innovations over the years. Let’s examine together the evolution of agriculture, which has developed and changed over the years in order to obtain better, more efficient products and use less resources;
- Agriculture 1.0 refers to a traditional period in which simple tools such as plows and sickles were used, relying on human and animal power, and crop productivity was low.
- Agriculture 2.0 started in the 19th century with the industrial revolution and developments in steam engines, and mechanical machines were introduced to the market. During this period, the speed of technological advances, the efficiency and productivity of agricultural work increased significantly.
- Agriculture 3.0, also known as smart agriculture, emerged from the need to monitor and manage all inputs into crop production more efficiently. The search for agricultural technology has led to the development of new agricultural methods and tools. Automation and robotic techniques have enabled performing operations efficiently and monitoring production processes efficiently to prevent errors.
- Agriculture 4.0 is a new agricultural environment that includes autonomous machines, sensor-equipped robots, the internet of things (IoT), drones and satellites. With analyzed data, manufacturers can make more accurate decisions. These practices aim to increase production efficiency by minimizing environmental impacts and reducing the use of resources such as energy and water.
- Agriculture 5.0, “digital agriculture” for short, refers to the next generation of agricultural methods and tools to maximize yields and other agricultural results. One of these technologies is 5G, which is rapidly developing and will increase the accessibility of the latest agricultural technology achievements in the world. It offers a technology that is superior to other applications in terms of data collection efficiency and data accuracy.
