Farming for the 21st Century
Resource Description
This document is a student guide with activities which investigates and highlights the range of developing technologies which are transforming agricultural management and production. Students study a range of technologies and analyse their impact on agricultural industries.
Chapter titles include:
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Issues relating to research and development including funding sources, patents, plant breeders’ rights, animal welfare, legislation and contracts.
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New technologies which may assist agricultural industries: satellite technologies, computer technologies, biotechnologies, electronic identification systems and robotics
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Methods that companies use to market new technological developments.
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The reason for adopting technologies in agriculture.
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The need for research in the development of agricultural technologies