The future of Agriculture

How can artificial intelligence (AI) transform agriculture?

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AI powered devices enables automated fertilization, harvesting and irrigation, and therefore, cutting down the labor expenses and resource waste. It includes;

Automating farming task:AI could become a master gardener, perpetually monitoring and fine-tuning every growth stage in the farm, from seed selection to harvest and sell ,to detect pest and disease.

Addressing sustainability changes: AI-enabled systems make weather predictions, monitor agricultural sustainability, and assess farms for the presence of diseases or pests and undernourished ,by analyzing data from various sources.

what are the potential benefits of genetically modified crops?

This includes;

To increase crop yield: the varieties of crops so-developed by breeders are capable of giving very high yield or quantity of crops per unit of land they should always be planted.

**To improve the quality of the produce the quality of farm produce enhances it's usefulness and value , plants breeders can improve on the taste color ,size nutritive value and fiber content of the crops.

To adapt to climatic conditions: plants breeders develop varieties of crops that are able to withstand extreme conditions of cold, drought and wind by adjusting the growth cycle of the variety, better to suit the available growing season.

To increase resistance to disease: plants breeders also develop varieties of crops which are not only resistant to disease but produce high yield in the presence of disease.

To improve harvesting qualities: breeders try to produce crops that can be harvested with ease and without damage to the seed/fruits.

To obtain uniformity of plants: plants breeders also breeds crops which can grow and mature uniformly to facilitate mechanization or ease of harvesting.

To improve nutritional value of the produce: it's the ultimate aim of plants breeders to develop crops that have nutritional value like high protein , mineral , vitamin etc which are useful to man .

To breed crops with early maturity: plants breeders are involved in the production of crops which will mature early , this can allow for the production of that crops many times in a year depending on the crops.

To meet needs of the consumer (processor or industrialist): the demand of food processor as well as other consumer creates pressures for new quality of plants. For instance improved quality in farm products example maize, with high protein content will contribute to good health of the people.

Explain the concept of urban agriculture.

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Urban agriculture is the practice of growing food in urban areas. It can be done on rooftops, balconies, vacant lots, and even in alleyways.

Urban agriculture is a general term that refers to the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food within urban, suburban.

Type of urban agriculture

Tactical Gardens: This involves using the limited space available to practice agriculture without having to incur hefty expenses.

Rooftop garden: is a man-made green space / vegetative layer grown created in industrial, residential and commercial spaces ,use it to grow plants and vegetables.

Vertical farming: it helps us to grow plants in a small area accordingly ,Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops in vertically and horizontally stacked layers.

Benefit of urban agriculture

Improved air quality: By promoting local food production, urban agriculture reduces the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation. It can also improve air and soil quality and promote biodiversity in urban areas.

Business growth: Urban farming helps stimulate the local economy through job creation, income generation, and the growth of small businesses.

economic benefits: of urban farming, including job creation, community development, and enhanced local food in the society.

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