Summary
Farms in the U.S. and across North America are becoming more "tech dense," using advanced technology to improve efficiency. Farmers use tech tools like software, remote sensors, and apps to manage and increase crop yields while reducing costs. Surveys and reports show that a significant number of farmers are adopting new technologies in their operations.
Key Facts
- U.S. farms are becoming fewer but more technology-focused according to government reports.
- Jake Leguee, a farmer in Canada, uses remote cameras and software to spray crops more efficiently.
- Using technology, Leguee can save on pesticide costs by targeting weeds precisely.
- A McKinsey survey in 2024 found that 57% of North American farmers plan to use new tech to increase yields in the next two years.
- A 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture noted that while the number of farms is decreasing, those remaining are embracing more technology.
- Farmer Norah Lake uses software from Tend to streamline crop management tasks.
- Syngenta, a Swiss agri-tech company, provides software that uses AI and satellite images to help farmers make decisions based on 20 years of weather data.
