4 Agricultural Trends in 2021

​The pandemic has been harsh on the agriculture industry, locally and globally. The imposing of quarantine and social distancing has created a rift on both supply and demand. However, 2021 has something in store for those working in the said industry, especially farmers. Here are the top four trends in 2021 in the agriculture sector:

1. Crop Monitoring
   Technology has become a significant influence on every person in the world, like farmers. Farmers integrated technology in almost every aspect of farming, from checking the temperature and moisture to GPS tracking of livestock.
   
   However, in 2021, the use of crop monitoring devices will become more proliferated. Farmers will continue to use drones to check on the crops at a distance and cultivate drones’ use in farming. They will try to have drones that can get more data like soil and crops.
   
   
2. Focusing on Water Use
   In 2021, water use is the main focus of the agriculture industry. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, farmers use about 80% of the country’s consumptive water use. 
   
   Farmers are finding strategies to implement to decrease their water usage. One thing they’re doing this is to reuse water, or what they call “dirty water.” Farmers first use it for the livestock as their drinking water and then use the remaining to water the crops.
   
   
3. Improving Customer Relations
   As most businesses migrated online to reach their customers, farmers should follow suit, especially those small farmers. Farmers go to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to promote their crops. It is also the best way of telling people that farmers are vital in the economy.
   
   
4. Attracting New and Younger Farmers
   Most college graduates or the younger generation do not consider a career in agriculture, more so being a farmer. This notion is also evident in other generations, and this has been happening for decades. However, the government and farming associations are thinking of incentivizing young adults to enter the agriculture industry.

Conclusion
These trends will surely surface this 2021, and they will stay for many years to come. As a farmer, it is wise to follow them so your business will go head-to-head with other farmers. However, one should become vigilant of how these trends will affect you and your farm. It is best to get farm owners insurance to safeguard your farm from any damages.

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