Does the application of Industry 4.0 technology facilitate a green transformation in agriculture and increase the opportunities for sustainable agriculture, taking into account the pro-climate and pro-environmental goals of zero-emission and environmental protection, the principles of a closed loop green economy, i.e. sustainable organic farming of crop production?
Currently, globally, three quarters of arable land is used for intensive, unsustainable arable crop production for livestock feed. Livestock farms, primarily cows and pigs, are one of several major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, including a major source of methane emissions into the atmosphere, one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases. Therefore, replacing unsustainable intensive agriculture with sustainable organic agriculture would solve the problems of hunger in many parts of the world, reduce the scale of environmental pollution from pesticides, fertilisers and other derivatives of intensive, unsustainable agricultural production and also allow for increased afforestation of uncultivated areas and consequently significantly reduce the scale of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the main goal of building a sustainable, emission-free, green circular economy and thus halting the increasingly rapid process of global warming. Stopping the rise in atmospheric temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius since the start of the first industrial revolution is the main strategic objective of global climate policy and saving the world from a global climate catastrophe, which, according to long-term climate change projections, may already occur at the end of this 21st century. In this context, the development of sustainable organic agriculture producing crops directly for human food rather than livestock is, along with the green transformation of the energy sector, the development of renewable and emission-free energy sources, the development of electromobility, increasing the scale of reforestation, the green transformation of emission-intensive industries, the development of sustainable construction, the improvement of waste separation and recycling techniques and processes, etc., one of several key factors in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The fourth technological revolution currently underway may prove helpful in achieving the above goals. Therefore, Agriculture 4.0, i.e. the application of 4.0 technologies, i.e. technologies typical of the current fourth technological revolution, including those included in Industry 4.0 in agriculture, may prove to be helpful in the smooth implementation of the green revolution in agriculture. The use of new ICT information technologies and Industry 4. 0 makes it possible to increase the scale of automation of crop management and control processes, including the use of satellite monitoring technologies, the precise determination of the composition and dosage of the mixture of organic fertilisers and natural plant protection products, the improvement of irrigation management systems in correlation with changes in the weather, the conduct of analytics of the biochemical and organic composition of soil, design and management of agricultural crop biodiversity and green space management in the surroundings of agricultural fields, automated monitoring and management of renewable and emission-free energy sources supplying the farm with electricity and heat, improvement of waste segregation techniques, recycling, management of composting facilities, etc. In terms of Industry 4.0 technologies, robotics, integrated farm management information systems, Internet of Things technologies, cloud computing, smart technologies, learning machines, deep learning, artificial intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, digital twins, multi-criteria simulation models, drone technology, 3D printer engineering, additive manufacturing, Blockchain, cyber-security instruments, etc., are among those particularly helpful in achieving the above goals of developing sustainable organic agriculture.
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of scientists and researchers:
Does the application of Industry 4.0 technologies facilitate a green transformation in agriculture and enhance the possibilities of sustainable agricultural development, taking into account the pro-climate and pro-environmental goals of zero-emission and environmental protection, the principles of a green closed loop economy, i.e. sustainable organic agriculture of crop production?
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Dariusz Prokopowicz
Yes, I think the application of Industry 4.0 technologies has the potential to facilitate a green transformation in agriculture and enhance the possibilities of sustainable agricultural development. By using precision farming techniques enabled by IoT sensors and drones, farmers can optimize the use of resources such as water and fertilizers, reducing waste and pollution. The use of predictive analytics can also help farmers anticipate potential challenges such as pests or weather events, allowing for more efficient and sustainable management practices. In addition, the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power into farm operations can further reduce emissions and promote a closed-loop economy.
On this Earth Day, I wish all my fellow readers of this discussion topic, that: may the planet assume it richness and compactness with esteemed efforts and contributions by all of us, for our own and future generations' benefits!!!
The use of Industry 4.0 technology can facilitate the development of sustainable organic farming in several ways. Here are some examples:
Use of Industry 4.0 technologies can help organic farmers improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase sustainability. However, it's important to note that the use of technology alone is not sufficient for sustainable farming. It must be combined with responsible farming practices and a commitment to environmental and social sustainability to truly achieve sustainable organic farming.
Yes, Industry 4.0 technology can facilitate the development of sustainable organic farming. IoT (Internet of Things) technology can be used to monitor and manage soil and crop conditions, allowing farmers to optimize their use of resources. Additionally, big data analytics and machine learning can be used to identify optimal farming practices and monitor crop health. Automation and robotics can also be used to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency.
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