1. Why it Matters for Best Outcomes

Agriculture is no longer only about soil and sweat — it is now about data and decisions. Digital technologies like mobile apps, IoT sensors, drones, GPS-based machinery, and remote sensing allow farmers to monitor soil health, water use, crop growth, and weather risks with precision. These tools bring information in real time and reduce reliance on guesswork. A farm that embraces digital tech becomes more efficient, resilient, and market-ready.

2. When Digital Tech Usage is Favorable

Farms that use apps for weather forecasts, market prices, or pest alerts plan better. IoT-based soil moisture sensors help apply “just enough” water, saving resources. Drones or remote sensing detect stress areas before the naked eye can see them. Data capture and analysis guide sowing dates, fertilizer scheduling, and harvest timing. Farmers who adopt these tools reduce risk, improve productivity, and gain bargaining power in markets.

3. When Digital Tech Usage is Unfavorable

Farms that ignore digital tools remain blind to critical information. They may sow too early or too late, over-irrigate, or miss pest outbreaks. Lack of exposure keeps them dependent on traders, moneylenders, or neighbors for updates. Even when tech is available, reluctance or inability to use it (due to literacy, cost, or habit) reduces competitiveness. In a fast-changing world, such farms fall behind.