Big data is anticipated to deliver a huge impact on farming in the coming years. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the ways that agricultural businesses are using data to supercharge their operations.

In the times of COVID-19 outbreak digitalisation in the agricultural sector is rapidly accelerating. While the agricultural sector has to deal with workforce shortages due to lockdowns and restrictions of movement, automation can become an answer, allowing to minimise losses and balance the supply.

Smart agricultural solutions like soil sensors, weather stations, drones and connected agricultural tools allow to monitor crops and livestock, and what's more, collect valuable data. Using advanced analytics, farmers can transform this data into accurate predictions, allowing them to plan smarter scheduling, crop distribution and yields, manage risks and react to critical issues faster.

Where is the data coming from?

According to Research and Markets, the global agriculture analytics market is to reach $1,670.4 million by 2026. Momentum around data-driven farming is gathering thanks to the use of technology like soil sensors, drones and livestock monitoring gadgets to produce reams of priceless information.

The end goal is to help agricultural businesses make better, more informed decisions, allowing them to tap into a range of advantages. Key to realising its potential lies within the part in the middle; the applications and practices which make sense and use of all this information, creating a new era of ‘smart farming’ for the world to behold.