agribusinessreview.comJAN - MARCH - 20216EDITORIAL STAFFAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@agribusinessreview.comeditor@agribusinessreview.commarketing@agribusinessreview.comEmailVISUALIZERSOlivia SmithDavid ParkerDisclaimer: Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsMANAGING EDITORLayla Hawkins Agri Business Review Visit www.agribusinessreview.comCopyright © 2021 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JAN - MARCH - 2021, Vol - 01, Issue - 01 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacEDITORIALThe Much-Awaited Digital RevolutionAg tech sure was late to the party but without a doubt it has caught up with the digital revolution that's driving all major industries. In the last five years, agriculture technology has received booming interest from investors, with $1.9 billion invested in the last year alone. The rising cost of supplies, a shortage of labor, and changes in consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability, are some of the major reasons behind the rise in agtech. Moreover, with a predicted global population of 9.8 billion by 2050, agriculturists and farmers must produce double the amount of food we do today. In such a scenario, agtech is the answer to conveniently increase yields without burdening already overtaxed resources such as land, water, and human labor. To boost global food supplies, today the market is replete with a cross-section of technologies and disciplines from sensors, artificial intelligence, and big data to biotech. Some other breakthrough solutions that are making a mark in this space are indoor vertical and smart farming, livestock technology, modern greenhouse practices, precision agriculture, and blockchain. Taking the use of technology in agriculture a notch further, an increasing number of companies are also working on robotics innovation to develop drones, autonomous tractors, robotic harvesters, and seeding robots. At AgTech 2019 our aim is to bring our readers the best technology solutions that are currently dominating the agriculture space. Disregarding the need of the farmer whether its biopesticides to POS systems, livestock management solutions, or advanced data analytics, we feature technology offerings that cater to a wide range of agricultural needs. Hope our handpicked list of key players and consultants along with insightful articles from thought leaders in the industry, helps in better decision-making.After all, the digitization of agriculture is necessary not just to maintain a status quo, but a shift is required for mankind to survive. Let us know your thoughts.Layla HawkinsManaging Editoreditor@agribusinessreview.com600 S Andrews Ave Ste 405,Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33301
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