The Challenge of Sustainable Farming

Sustainability is on everyone’s minds, with the push to move towards net zero. Farming is one industry where this needs to happen at a fast pace, but there is no one solution for every aspect of a farm. Pack houses using lots of power-hungry machines, tractors and ploughs requiring diesel, and the sheer volume of agrichemicals needed. 

What are the major issues for sustainable farming? 

Population growth demands more food 

The population of the world is increasing, set to be 8 billion people by the middle of November 2022, and 9 billion by 2050. More people will require more food production; taking up more precious land to grow crops. The machinery will need to be used for longer, increasing carbon emissions. For every step forward, there is another hurdle to defeat.  

Running out of the world’s most precious resource 

Throughout human history, there has been one resource that mammals cannot live without, water. There is only a finite amount of water on Earth, and fresh water only equates for around 3% of it; which is why there is a push for Sustainable Farming. The bigger concern is that ground water is becoming contaminated, meaning there needs to be a push towards solutions that reduce water usage.  

Energy costs 

From using grow lights, pumps, irrigation systems, and everything in between; most farms have staggering energy costs, and going greener has short term costs that most can’t afford.  

What can be done to improve farm sustainability? 

There is no one solution, and it will come down to the individual farm. One way that most would benefit is to adopt more technological advancements. Using AI to regulate when machines are powered on, using software designed for the running a farm, and streamline the Sustainable Farming process.  

KYMINASI PLANTS Crop Booster 

A device that is installed directly onto your existing irrigation system, the KYMINASI PLANTS Crop Booster has been proven to reduce water consumption, reduce fertiliser dependency, and increase overall crop yield. It also requires no power, as it is only activated by running water. Find out more here. 

LiveFarmer 

Knowing exactly what is happening, when it is happening, and what resources you need, can help create more efficient, Sustainable Farming. Efficiency directly correlates with productibility which in turn increases profitability. Click here to find out more.