Ensuring a sustainable future, despite today’s sustained and intensified pressure on global resources, means that each actor in the food system needs to develop and enforcing practices that will reduce the use of natural resources where possible, and reuse, recycle, and repurpose them otherwise.
Government entities can aid these efforts by implementing policies and strategies for efficient resource management on both national and local levels.
Adopting sustainable farming practices worldwide is contributing to the agroecosystem’s efforts to meet the world’s current food needs while also ensuring that future generations will be able to meet theirs with the limited resources that they will have.
These practices also focus on holistic development that incorporates environmental, social, and economic sustainability which are the three fundamental pillars of sustainable development. Now the use of advanced technologies in farming is more relevant than ever…
Loadshedding and the current energy crisis (integration of renewable energy technology) are current challenges facing the Farming sector.
As outlined by the FAO and SDG 2 (GOALS) the aim is to eradicate poverty and hunger by 2030. Meeting these demands and combating these challenges can be a task at hand.
Technological advancements and adaptation to the evolving pace to improve the sector in terms of improving yield, efficiency and profitability is gaining momentum over time.
Keeping the sector abreast on the latest technology is key to achieving sustainable agriculture during difficult times.
Over the next year, there should be promising innovations when it comes to precision agriculture. New companies and startups are being formed on a daily basis, many of which focus on developing climate-friendly and intelligent solutions that help drive sustainability in the industry.
Technological advancements are today integral to attaining sustainability goals in agriculture.
Satellite and GPS technologies, sensors, smart irrigation, drones, and automation, to list a few, provide the means for precision agriculture, which further aids in effective resource utilization.
On the one hand, they reduce the use of harmful agrochemicals and, on the other, they help conserve non-renewable resources.
They also help agriculturists to prepare days in advance for unseasonal or extreme weather events, thereby reducing crop losses during such events.
This conference will provide you with first-hand exposure and connection to the latest innovations in Smart Farming Techniques and Sustainable Agriculture solutions.
VENUE: Protea Hotel Technopark, Stellenbosch
DATE: 28 & 29 November 2023: Agriculture’s Connected Future – How Technology Can Yield New Growth and is transforming the sector.
30 November 2023: Villiera Wines & Zetlers Farm: – Tours will provide you with first hand exposure and connection to the latest developments in Smart Farming Techniques and Sustainable Agriculture solutions.
Download the brochure here. For more info, contact Patrick Mpofu on +27 81 596 5017 or
Ravin Jagesar on +27 82 571 9292. For sponsorship packages and exhibition contact
Trisha Lalla on +27 72 468 7141.
