Latest Technology in Agriculture

 The agricultural sector is to most third world countries the main powerhouse of the economy. Relying on outdated agricultural practices will certainly not augur well for the guaranteed food supplement needs of the future generations.

Before the advent of chemical pesticides and fertilizers and modern mechanized farming methods, all agricultural products could have been considered organic. But with increased concerns about environmental and health effects, organic products are steadily gaining wider acceptance among mainstream consumers and producers.

Organic farming is one of the fastest growing segments of the world agriculture. Some  producers are turning to certified organic farming systems as a potential way to lower input costs, decrease reliance on nonrenewable resources, capture high-value markets and price premiums, and boost farm income. Organic farming systems rely on ecologically-based practices, such as cultural and biological pest management. They virtually exclude the use of synthetic chemicals in crop production and prohibit the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock production. Many producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers specialize in growing, processing, and marketing an ever-widening array of organic food and fiber products.

As consumer demand for organic food and production increases, research and education can help support the sector. However, gaps in research, education, and information exist in all areas of the organic industry. 

However, organics still represent a minuscule fraction of the world's agricultural farmland. However, since 1990, the market for organic products has grown from nothing, reaching $51 billion in 2008. This demand has driven a similar increase in organically managed farmland. Approximately 35,200,000 hectares (87,000,000 acres) worldwide are now farmed organically, representing approximately 0.8 percent of total world farmland (2008). In addition, as of 2008 organic wild products are harvested on approximately 31 million hectares.