How do you use IT in Agriculture?

Modern Agriculture uses Information Technology as much as and possibly more than most other industries.

• Many markets for the sale of produce are now online.
• RFID chips implanted in stock can trace an animal for its entire life, from the paddock it was born in right up to where it lands on your plate.
• Farm accounting can now be done on the computer or remotely by the accountant, rather than needing to travel to the farm each time.
• Online services track pest and disease outbreaks.
• Better access to weather information as well as more weather information can be collected onsite.
• GPS technology and mobile computing in the tractor cab allow the farmer to have more control over the implement, make more accurate passes and even now have a tractor working autonomously.
• Video conferencing allows people to meet remotely rather than needing to make a long trip.
• Many farmers may setup a website in an attempt to market their produce to a much wider audience.