By Jamie Carter, 5GRadar.
Is a new 'green revolution' within reach? Agriculture is a multibillion dollar industry and one of the largest in the world, accounting for almost 1% of GDP in the UK, 6% in the US and 12% in Australia. It's also set to be a growing industry, with the demand for food set to increase as the world approaches a population of eight billion.
However, it's an industry hugely affected by small changes in temperature and moisture levels, which often means that issues are only found when the damage has already been done.
"In an era where crops are being left to rot because of a shortage of pickers, technology will be key to the agricultural industry's survival," says Daniel Valle, EMEA Chief Technologist, WWT. "Part of this will see farmers adopting 5G – a technology which will better support productivity, and a vital tool in preventing the passing of increasing costs of business to consumers."
