There’s a big push right now for “regenerative” or “sustainable agriculture” practices. With little or no perceived value to their production though, growers are unlikely to change their cropping practices. Some in the sustainable ag space, however, say that certain sustainable practices can provide increased productivity, including crop yields and return per acre.
Technology adoption among farmers can be influenced by supply and demand for certain precision systems. While there are other variables farmers consider prior to purchasing hardware, there is are general precision practices that apply to the majority of North American farms, including auto-steer systems and GPS guidance.
The growing push to adopt conservation tillage practice to help improve overall soil health appears to be giving some traction to the use of strip-tillage practices.
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